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Alberta coal mining wastewater guidelines

Description

These guidelines are a general reference for wastewater management at new and existing coal mining operations. Alberta Environmental Protection's expectations for the collection, treatment and disposal of mine wastewaters are described. Relevant sections of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) that must be followed by coal mine operators are outlined. These guidelines describe the types of mine wastewaters generated and how they should be managed. Included are guidelines pertaining to settling pond design requirements, the use of wastewater treatment chemicals, and general comments on areas of wastewater management that require particular attention. Typical EPEA approval requirements for mine wastewater release limits, monitoring, and reporting are discussed. This document is intended for general reference only.

Updated

March 1, 1998

Tags
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act coal mining wastewater

Title and publication information

Type
Guide
Alternative Title

Alberta coal mining waste water effluent guidelines.

Extent

21 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environmental Protection (1992-1999)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

1998-03-01

Date Added

2016-03-03T22:02:16.455542

Date Modified

1998-03-01

Date Issued

1998-03-01

Audience information

Identifiers

ISBN (print)

0778501302

NEOS catalogue key

2063475

Local Identifier

Pub No. T/404

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