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STUDIES CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF ABANDONED MINES ON WATER ENVIRONMENT - CASE STUDY
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The impact of abandoned mines on the water environment is a significant concern due to the long-lasting ecological and health effects associated with mining activities. Numerous scientific studies highlight that abandoned mines pose substantial threats to local water quality through the release of toxic substances and heavy metals into adjacent ecosystems. The zones of the 2 mines have been subject to various environmental and hydrological assessments, particularly concerning the effects of mining activities on water quality and surface environments. These two mining sites, have historically exploited mineral resources, specifically uranium, copper, and polymetallic ores, resulting in significant ecological impacts. Mining activities lasted from the early 1950s until October 1997. Currently, both mine sites are affected by the continuous discharge of polluted waters into local groundwater and surface water bodies. Currently, both mine sites are affected by the continuous discharge of polluted waters into local groundwater and surface water bodies. These sources of pollution are primarily represented by acid mine drainage and heavy metal leaching. This paper aims to characterize groundwater and surface water resources affected by the discharges from the mining sites.
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