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Abstract
Streamflow and water-quality data for the northern part of Swatara Creek, which drains a 112-km2 area in the Southern Anthracite Field of east-central Pennsylvania, indicate iron, copper, and lead, and to a lesser extent manganese and zinc, are transported with suspended particles during stormflow conditions. During stormflow conditions, concentrations of these constituents typically peak prior to peak stream stage as a result of scour and transport of streambed deposits. In contrast, sulfate is transported mostly as a dissolved ion. Concentrations of sulfate, specific conductance, and pH are inversely related to streamflow, indicating dilution and acidification during stormflow. This effect is attributed to the mixing of poorly buffered stream water having pH 6.0-6.5 with weakly acidic storm runoff having pH 4.0-4.5 and low dissolved solids.
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| Publication type | Conference Paper |
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| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Relations among sulfate, metals, sediment, and streamflow data for a stream draining a coal-mined watershed in East-Central Pennsylvania |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | 10 p. |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the ICARD 2000 |
| Conference Title | ICARD 2000 (International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage) |
| Conference Location | Denver, CO |
| Conference Date | May 20-24, 2000 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Other Geospatial | Swatara Creek |
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