Microbial Communities Associated With Passive Acidic Abandoned Coal Mine Remediation.

ABSTRACT: Acid mine drainage (AMD) is an environmental issue that can be characterized by either acidic or circumneutral pH and high dissolved metal content in contaminated waters. It is estimated to affect roughly 3000 miles of waterways within the state of Pennsylvania, with half being acidic and half being circumneutral. To negate the harmful effects of AMD, ∼300 passive remediation systems have been constructed within the state of Pennsylvania. In this study, we evaluated the microbial community structure and functional capability associated with Middle Branch passive remediation system in central PA. Sediment and water samples were collected from each area within the passive remediation system and its receiving stream. Environmental parameters associated with the remediation system were found t

SUBMITTER: Ly T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6716070 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature