Title:
Abandoned mines and the water environment : report of the National Rivers Authority, March 1994
Series:
Water quality series ; 14
Publication Information:
London : HMSO, 1994
ISBN:
9780118865203
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Summary
Summary
Pollution caused by abandoned mines is a rather specialized and local problem, but when and where it occurs its impact is enormous. South West England and Wales are especially affected by metal mines, such as Wheal Jane mine. British Coal's database lists some 10,000 abandoned mines around the country. This technical report discusses the environmental impact of minewaters, their chemistry and the deficiencies in current legislation. It identifies the way forward for the National Rivers Authority (NRA) in controlling such discharges.
