In cooperation with the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
In collaboration with
Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), and
Dauphin County Conservation District
Groundwater in the Western Middle Anthracite Coalfield, Pennsylvania
Highlights of Study
- Flooded coalmines are being considered for water-resources expansion
- Individual collieries are grouped into hydrologic Multi-Colliery Units (MCUs) based on water levels and mine maps
- Streamflow yield analysis shows routing of groundwater flow from headwater basins through high-permeability mine voids
- Groundwater model shows that most additional pumping from the mine pool would be offset by reduced mine discharges
- Water volume in storage is estimated to range from 60 to 220 billion gallons, depending on assumed flooded-mine void ratio
Final Report SIR 2010-5261
Water Budgets and Groundwater Volumes for Abandoned Underground Mines in the Western Middle Anthracite Coalfield, Schuylkill, Columbia, and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania — Preliminary Estimates with Identification of Data NeedsPoster at 2010 American Water Resources Assoc. Annual Conference
Simulation of Water-Resources Development of Flooded Coal Mines in the Western Middle Anthracite Field, PennsylvaniaRelated Studies
Coal-Mine-Drainage Projects in PennsylvaniaAny use of trade, product, or firm names in this publication is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. For further information, please see the standard USGS Disclaimer.
