Autors: Velichkova, R. T., Simova, I. S., Zelenakova M., Purcz P.
Title: Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution from Mine Waters
Keywords: acid mine waters, heavy metals, monitoring, water analysis

Abstract: Acid mine waters (AMW) or Acid mine drainage (AMD) are the result of oxidation processes in sulfide minerals and represent a serious environmental threat. This study presents a methodology for taking, preparing and analyzing samples to determine the concentrations of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd, Ni, Co) and to study the pH of the samples. Results from 5 samples are presented and an analysis and assessment of their impact on water and the environment is performed.

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2025 34th International Scientific Conference Electronics, ET 2025 - Proceedings, 2025, Bulgaria, https://doi.org/10.1109/ET66806.2025.11204082

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