Effect of mine drainage on the quality of streams in Colorado, 1971-72
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Abstract
In July 1971, a study of the effects of mine drainage on Colorado's streams was begun in cooperation with the Colorado Water Pollution Control Commission. The objectives of this study were to determine the extent and magnitude of the problem as a whole, and to gain a greater understanding of the processes and their potential ramifications by detailed definition of problems in specific areas. In order to accomplish these objectives, a three-pronged approach was devised to include: (1) a reconnaissance of the entire State to locate problem areas, (2) the detailed study of selected problem areas on a short-term basis, and (3) the monitoring of selected problem areas on a long-term basis.
This report summarizes the results of the reconnaissance phase. It describes some basic physical, chemical, and biological water-quality characteristics of the streams, discusses observed effects of mine drainage on the surface-water environment, delineates problem areas, and provides a list of streams where intensive study and subsequent monitoring might provide further insight into the various problems encountered.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | State or Local Government Series |
| Title | Effect of mine drainage on the quality of streams in Colorado, 1971-72 |
| Series title | Colorado Water Resources Circular |
| Series number | 21 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Colorado Water Conservation Board |
| Publisher location | Denver, Colorado |
| Contributing office(s) | Colorado Water Science Center |
| Description | 117 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
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