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Raptor proof poles will be used to minimize electrocution hazards. At the end of the mine life, the <br />poles and powerline will be dismantled and disposed of. <br />III.D.2 Water Supply Water for the mine was initially obtained through alluvial wells. The well <br />water was very high in salinity. Hence, the water is now primarily obtained from a surface lagoon <br />created near the well houses. The lagoon collects water from the White River. BME has all the <br />necessary water rights to pump this water and use it for industrial purposes. This water is <br />delivered by pipeline to the D Portal Area as shown in the water balance, Figure III-5. <br />A portion of the water pumped to the D Portal Area is treated by areverse-osmosis water <br />treatment plant and stored in a 40,000-gallon tank for use as potable water. The remaining <br />portion is pumped directly into a 1,600,000-gallon head tank. Water from this tank is used as <br />makeup water in the preparation plant as well as fire protection and dust suppression water <br />throughout the mine and surface facilities. <br />III.D.3 Sewage Treatment A mechanical sewage treatment plant has been constructed within <br />the D Portal area. The effluent, approximately 1,800 gallons per day, will be pumped to the <br />process settling pond in that area. Water from this pond is either used for firewater, dust control <br />or as makeup water for the coal preparation plant. <br />III.D.4 Telecommunication A telecommunication and radio repeater site has been installed <br />along the access road to the water storage area. These facilities aid in field communication at the <br />mine and with the loadout facilities and power plant. <br />i Permit Renewal #3 (Rev, 8/99) III-35 <br /> <br />