Reiche Zeche Mine Water Geochemistry

摘要

Historical water quality sampling of the Reiche Zeche mine in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany, has been inconsistent and infrequent after a 2002 flood that destroyed underground sampling equipment. The need for a present day analysis of water quality is important to understand current leaching and quality conditions within the mine. Historical data analysis and comparison to present day sampling data shows that metal and ion concentrations have decreased over the last 15 years, leading to overall improvements in water quality across most sampling locations within the mine.