Hydrogeochemical investigations of historic mining districts, central western slope of Colorado, including influence on surface-water quality /

Presents results of studies of 22 mining districts in central part of western slope of Colorado. These studies were undertaken to characterize mined materials, mine drainage, and influence of historic mining on nearby streams, and include sampling and chemical analysis of mine dumps, mill tailings,...

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Main Author:	Nash, J. Thomas (John Thomas), 1941-
Corporate Author:	Geological Survey (U.S.)
Format:	Government Document Software eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Reston, Va.] : Denver, CO : U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ; For sale by USGS Information Services, 2002.
Edition:	Version 1.0.
Series:	U.S. Geological Survey digital data series ; DDS-73.
Subjects:	Mines and mineral resources > Environmental aspects > Colorado. Water > Pollution > Colorado. Water chemistry > Colorado. Mines and mineral resources > Environmental aspects. Mines and mineral resources. Water > Pollution. Water. Water chemistry. Colorado.
Online Access:	Online Access
Summary:	Presents results of studies of 22 mining districts in central part of western slope of Colorado. These studies were undertaken to characterize mined materials, mine drainage, and influence of historic mining on nearby streams, and include sampling and chemical analysis of mine dumps, mill tailings, mine drainage, and surface waters.