Ground-Water Elements of in situ Leach Mining of Uranium.

摘要

The investigation summarized herein was undertaken in 1977-78to assist the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in protection of ground-water resources at sites where in-situ leach mining of uranium is expected to take place. The major objectives of the investigation were to: (1) provide criteria and a methodology for establishing baseline groundwater quality; (2) evaluate methods of restoration and their potential environmental impacts; (3) evaluate excursion control methods and their environmental impacts; (4) develop criteria for selecting excursion and restoration monitoring programs; (5) assess the potential impact of mining and restoration on water use;and (6) determine the potential impacts of disposal of wastes generated during mining and restoration.