Geological Research at the IGS
Evaluation of acid mine drainage seeps
| Status |
Start Date |
End Date |
Locations |
| completed |
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All Counties
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| Director: |
Tracy Branam |
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| Other Researchers: |
John B. Comer
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| Funding: |
Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Division of Reclamation (DOR)
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| Issue: |
Major river systems in southwestern Indiana continue to be degraded by acid runoff from abandoned mine lands. Restoring these riverine ecosystems requires continuing evaluation and appropriate implementation of a variety of acid abatement strategies. |
| Objective: |
The purpose of this project was to abate acid runoff from seeps that develop at abandoned mine land sites after reclamation. |
| Approach: |
We collected and analyzed water from selected seeps and evaluated each seep for application of anoxic limestone drain abatement technology. |
| Products: |
When the project was completed, the chemical analyses and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) was furnished to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in a final report. |
| Benefits: |
These analyses will enhance coal-mine reclamation projects that improve the quality of water flowing from abandoned mines. |
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