IMWA — Mine Water Forum

Hi,
Does anybody have any information on dissolved PAH in coal groundwater, specifically groundwater beneath ROM/product or waste stockpiles. I want to establish some typical values for PAH substances.
Many thanks
David McKay

This sounds very interesting and may have particular relevence to coal gassification projects amongst other things (I would imagine) . I have not been involved in the measurement of PAH in coal aquifers and unfortunatly do not have access to any information. I will forward this link on to a couple of people who may have undertaken this.

Thanks
Andy

Fernández-Arrojo, C., Llamas, J. F. & Canoira, L. (2005): PAHs Behaviour associated to coal mining environments. – In: Loredo, J. & Pendás, F.: Mine Water 2005 – Mine Closure. – 561 S.; Oviedo (University of Oviedo).

not really mine water, but close to coal mines

Goodarzi, F. & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2000): Metals and polyaromatic hydrocarbons in the drinking water of the Sydney Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada; a preliminary assessment of their source. – Int. J. Coal Geol., 43 (1-4): 357-372, 2 Abb., 4 Tab.; Amsterdam.