15years of mine water analysis and developments in monitoring of abandoned coal mines in the United Kingdom

摘要

Since their formation in 1994, The Coal Authority manage the liabilities resulting from abandoned coal mines which include issues resulting from rebound of mine water within abanonded mines. To enable the Authority to perform their duties, meet environmental regulations; and aid predictions a substantial monitoring network of over 750 sites (over 1500 individual points) throughout the UK has been established. The Authority has continually assessed their monitoring and sampling requirements with improvements evident such as changes in mine water analyses to further aid the industry, make improvements in site management and performance along with various ongoing research projects.