Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
Objective: This course provides participants with information on the basic effects of surface coal mine operations on surface and groundwater hydrology. Duration: 4 days
Agenda:
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Video - Water in the Forest
Water/hydrology cycle
Soil Characteristics
Water-holding capacity of Soils
Runoff
Streamflow Measurements
Erosion
Water Quality
Erosion and Sediment Development and Hydrographs
Video - Erosion and Sediment
Hydrographs Development
Factors Affecting a Hydrograph
Practical Application
Reading a Hydrograph
Hydrograph Example Problem
Control of Water and Sediment
Sediment Ponds
Work as a Sediment Control
Solids Carried by Water
Designing Sediment Ponds
Pond Design Factors
Embankment Construction
Ditches
Alternative Sediment Control
Erosion and Sediment
Slide Presentation
Ground-Water Hydrology
Introduction
Unsaturated Zone
Ground-water System
Movement of Ground-Water
Ground-Water Chemistry
Class Problem
Effects of Mining on Ground-Water
General
Physical/Chemical Effects
Effects of Ground-Water (Examples)
Active Mining
Post Mining
Case Histories
Acid Mine Drainage
pH
Pyrite Oxidation/Secondary Reactions
Identifying AMD Potential and Occurrence
AMD Prevention/Treatment
Surface and Ground-Water Monitoring
Purpose of Monitoring
Hydrologic Monitoring Plan
Representative Samples
Water Sample Types (S&Ground Water)
Flow Measurements (S&Ground Water)
Aquifer
Monitoring Well Construction
Chain of Custody
Data Interpretation QA/QC
Review of Sample Data
Terms
Ionic Balance
Quality Assurance(QA)/Quality Control(QC)
Class Problem
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Inspectors, permit bonding, assessment and AML program specialists, others who may need a basic course. This course is designed for individuals who have not had academic or other training in disciplines directed toward the study of hydrology. At least 6 months experience on a regulatory or reclamation program staff is recommended.
FIELD EXERCISE: Hard hat, steel-toed boots and safety glasses are required.
National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769