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MINEWATER [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 1994-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Operations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Minewater consists primarily of surface water or groundwater which has collected in mine workings. This may include drill water, drainage from backfill operations and infiltration of surface water or groundwater. Depending on the level of contamination, this water may be unacceptable for release to the environment without treatment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Les eaux de mine se composent principalement d'eaux superficielles ou souterraines qui sont accumulées dans les galeries de mine. Ces eaux peuvent provenir des eaux de forage, du drainage consécutif au remblayage et de l'infiltration d'eaux superficielles ou souterraines. Suivant le degré de contamination, ces eaux devraient peut-être subir un traitement avant d'être rejetées dans l'environnement.

Spanish

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