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Abstract
Prioritisation of mine pollution sources for remediation is a key challenge facing environmental managers. This paper presents a numerical modelling methodology to evaluate potential improvements in stream water quality from remediation of important mine pollution sources. High spatial resolution synoptic sampling data from a Welsh watershed were used to calibrate the OTIS solute transport model. Simulation of mine pollution remediation scenarios using OTIS revealed decreases in stream Zn concentrations between 9% and 62% under mean streamflow conditions. Remediation scenarios under low streamflow conditions were less effective (<1% to 17% decrease in Zn concentrations), due to diffuse and metal-rich groundwater inflows.
Publication type | Conference Paper |
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Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
Title | Numerical modelling of mine pollution to inform remediation decision-making in watersheds |
Year Published | 2021 |
Language | English |
Publisher | ISI Thomson |
Contributing office(s) | Colorado Water Science Center |
Description | 6 p. |
Larger Work Type | Book |
Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
Larger Work Title | Proceedings of international mine water association 2021 |
First page | 66 |
Last page | 71 |
Conference Title | Mine Water Management for Future Generations |
Conference Location | Cardiff, Wales |
Country | Wales |
Other Geospatial | Nant Cwmnewyddion watershed |
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