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Coal Mining Effluent Guidelines Study - 2008

Review of wastewater discharges from coal mines.

Coal Mining Detailed Study (pdf) (2.56 MB, August 2008, 821-R-08-012)
Review of wastewater discharges from coal mines, including a coal industry profile, mine drainage characteristics, treatment technologies and costs. The report was prepared in consideration of possible revisions to existing Effluent Guidelines regulations at 40 CFR Part 434.
Coal Mining Detailed Study - Appendices (pdf) (10.06 MB, August 2008, 821-R-08-012 (App.))