Metal concentrations in surface water in the vicinity of the silvermines abandoned mine site

摘要

1. Surface water quality degradation in the Silvermines area occurs in a limited area directly affected by contaminated discharge. Here, metal concentration may reach hazardous concentrations, significantly endangering the environ- ment. 2. Metal contamination of surface water in the vicinity of Silvermines AMS is regulated by river hydrologycal conditions, its buffering capacity and the relat- ive size of the mined area within the river catchment Metal concentrations in Kilmastulla River water may exceed MAC in the immediate vicinity of mine Sites.