Dynamics of surface water pollution caused by open pit mining in copper concentrate production
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2016-01-01
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The dynamics of surface water pollution around an open pit obtained in the course of pyrite and chalcopyrite mining is studied. The data referring to the water quality in a small river including pH, the river flow rate and the concentrations of Fe3+, Cu2+, Mn2+, SO42- and NO3- is obtained. The influence of the rainfall and snowfall on the surface water pollution is analysed and discussed. Polynomial models of the river flow rate and water pollutants emission are offered. They can be applied to control the water treatment plant operation.