Floating Wetland Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage using Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth)

Background. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major environmental impact associated with the mining industry. Elevated acidic conditions resulting from the discharge of AMD into the surrounding environment can cause heavy metals to dissolve and transport through water streams and accumulate in the aquat...

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Main Authors: Chandimal Randunu Palihakkara, Sandun Dassanayake, Chulantha Jayawardena, Indishe Prabath Senanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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