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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.

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