Chemical Characteristics of Discharges from Two Derelict Coal Mine Sites in Enugu Nigeria: Implication for Pollution and Acid Mine Drainage
- سال انتشار: 1400
- محل انتشار: مجله معدن و محیط زیست، دوره: 12، شماره: 1
- کد COI اختصاصی: JR_JMAE-12-1_007
- زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
- تعداد مشاهده: 200
نویسندگان
Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Department of Geology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
چکیده
In this study, the chemical composition of water and soils contiguous to two abandoned coal mines in southeastern Nigeria, was assessed to evaluate the impact of water flow from the mines ponds on the geoenvironment and potential for acid mine drainage (AMD). Parameters including the pH, anions and cations, and the heavy metals were measured. These were used to evaluate contamination/pollution using hybrid factors including Pollution Load Index, factors, enrichment factors, pollution load index and index of geoaccumulation. The pH range of ۳.۴ to ۵.۹ classified the water as weakly to strongly acidic, typical of AMD. The SO۴۲– ion, which indicates pollution by mine waters, showed moderate to high concentrations. Iron, zinc lead and copper were the most abundant heavy metals. Pollution Load Index values were greater than unity which show progressive deterioration in water and sediment quality. The Enrichment Factor values of up to ۱ indicated enrichment through lithogenic and anthropogenic sources. The mine dumps serve as pools that can release toxic heavy metals into the water bodies by various processes of remobilization. Based on the lithology, mineralogy, chemical concentrations and environmental factors, the study has shown that there exists a potential for the generation of AMD. The heavy metals enriched mine flow, especially iron, empty into the nearby water bodies which serve as sources of municipal water supply. Consumption of untreated water over a prolonged period from these water sources may be detrimental to health. Remedial measure and continuous monitoring are recommended for good environmental stewardship.کلیدواژه ها
pollution, Fossil Fuel, Cretaceous, Forecasting, Clusterاطلاعات بیشتر در مورد COI
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