Water Pollution From Coal Mines
Offered By: Australian Water School via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical issue of water pollution from coal mines in this 48-minute webinar. Delve into the challenges faced by the coal industry, environmental regulators, and concerned communities. Examine case studies from the Sydney basin's underground coal mines, including both active and closed operations. Learn about water chemistry, discharge conditions, and the long-term effects of mine closures. Gain insights into specific examples such as the Clarence colliery and Red Bank Creek. Discover literature-based recommendations for addressing water pollution in coal mining operations. Participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this pressing environmental concern.
Syllabus
Introduction
Presentation
Water chemistry
The Clarence colliery
Zinc
Discharge conditions
After a coal mine shuts
Red Bank Creek
Questions
Literature
Recommendations
Closing remarks
Taught by
Australian Water School
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