Resource

Analysis of the Transport and Fate of Metals Released from the Gold King Mine in the Animas and San Juan Rivers

Resource Type
Reports
Reference Title
Analysis of the Transport and Fate of Metals Released from the Gold King Mine in the Animas and San Juan Rivers
Author/Presenter
Sullivan, Kate
Cyterski, Michael
Knightes, Chris
Kraemer, Stephen R.
Washington, John
Prieto, Lourdes
Avant, Brian
Organization/Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
Year
2017
Date
01/2017
Document Number
EPA/600/R-16/296
Topic Location
Colorado
Abstract/Additional Information

Given the broad geographic scope of the Gold King Mine release and the dynamic reactions within the plume as it moved, there was a need to integrate the large amount of data collected by a number of organizations into a comprehensive analysis of the Gold King Mine release and its transport and fate within the river system. This report documents the results beginning with the release event and plume travel in August 2015 and assesses water quality effects through data received as of November 2016.

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https://damfailures.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IR_EPA_Goldking.pdf