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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Analysis of the Impact of Mining Activities
on Surface Water Quality – Identification
of Key Parameters Through Statistical
and Chemical Analysis
1
PC. UCM “Resavica“, Coal mine „Štavalj“, Petra Žalca 2, Resavica, Serbia
2
School of Engineering Management, University “Union Nikola Tesla”, Bulevar vojvode Mišića 43, Belgrade, Serbia
Submission date: 2024-02-09
Final revision date: 2024-03-19
Acceptance date: 2024-05-02
Online publication date: 2024-09-06
Publication date: 2025-01-28
Corresponding author
Jelena D. Raut
School of Engineering Management, University “Union Nikola Tesla”, Bulevar vojvode Mišića 43, Belgrade, Serbia
School of Engineering Management, University “Union Nikola Tesla”, Bulevar vojvode Mišića 43, Belgrade, Serbia
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2025;34(3):2567-2577
KEYWORDS
mining wastewatersurface water qualitystatistical and chemical analysiswater treatmentmining activitiessustainability
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
The research in question analyzes the impact of mining wastewater on the quality of surface
water of brown coal mines. Through careful statistical and chemical analysis, key parameters
in surface water were investigated before and after the discharge of wastewater into surface water.
The results indicate statistically significant variations, especially highlighting nitrates, nitrites, and
sulfates. Identified periods of deviation provide the basis for the precise application of preventive and
corrective measures. The results of the research are important not only for the mining industry but also
for the preservation of ecosystems in the vicinity of brown coal mines. Targeted guidance of
water treatment according to identified parameters provides practical guidelines for increasing
treatment efficiency, with long-term positive effects on water quality and biodiversity preservation.
The research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the impact of mining activities on
surface waters, providing scientifically based data for informed decision-making of mining operations
and the preservation of aquatic ecosystems.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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