6th Annual  Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on
Abandoned Mine Reclamation
June 9-10 Technical Session         June 11-12 Watershed Session
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
 

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Abstract

Innovative Method for Treatment of High Volume and High Metals Acid Mine Drainage Within Limited Areas

Don Budeit,  Environmental Solutions LLC

Water, Land, Money. These valuable resources can be conserved in the treatment of acid mine drainage. Treated water can be purer; land area can be smaller; costs can be lower. Oxidation is the means to conserve these resources. Comparisons will be made between current passive treatment methods and use of a Maelstrom Oxidizer prior to use of settling ponds. The Maelstrom Oxidizer is a proprietary apparatus that accelerates the oxidation and settling of metals. Comparisons will show a reduction in land area requirements by a factor of ten or more and a reduction in life cycle costs of 50% or more. This is a proven methodology with effluent monitored by the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection for more than three years.