Filters
Results 1 - 1 of 1
Results 1 - 1 of 1.
Search took: 0.017 seconds
Swanson, S.; Abouguendia, Z.
Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon (Canada)1981
Saskatchewan Research Council, Saskatoon (Canada)1981
AbstractAbstract
[en] Two Saskatchewan tailings sites, Lorado and Gunnar, covering approximately 89 ha., were abandoned in the early 1960s leaving untreated tailings in lakes and depressions. This report reviews the literature on environmental conditions in abandoned uranium tailings and available managmenet and mitigation options, and identifies research requirements essential for proper treatment of these two sites. The recommended management plan includes isolation of the exposed tailings area from surface waters, stabilization of the exposed tailings surfaces, diversion of runoff around tailings, treatment of overflow water before release, and implementation of an environmental monitoring program. Revegetation appears to be a promising stabilization measure, but research is needed into propagation methods of appropriate native species. Studies of the existing geological and hydrological conditions at both sites, detailed characterization of the wastes, field testing of different surface treatment methods, and nutrient cycling investigations are also needed
Primary Subject
Secondary Subject
Source
Nov 1981; 108 p
Record Type
Report
Report Number
Country of publication
Reference NumberReference Number
INIS VolumeINIS Volume
INIS IssueINIS Issue