Understanding Contaminants Associated with Mineral Deposits
September 29, 2007
Recent interdisciplinary studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have resulted in substantial progress in understanding the processes that control
* the release of metals and acidic waters from inactive mines and mineralized areas,
* the transport of metals and acidic waters to streams, and
* the fate and effect of metals and acidity on downstream ecosystems.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | Understanding Contaminants Associated with Mineral Deposits |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20073079 |
| Authors | Philip L. Verplanck, Stan E. Church, Kathleen S. Smith |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2007-3079 |
| Index ID | fs20073079 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |