2009-09-25_PERMIT FILE - M2009076 ‎(45)‎

• Permit No: M2009076
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 9/25/2009
• Doc Name: A Water Handbook for Metal Mining Operations
• From: Venture Resources
• To: DRMS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Table 4. Differences BetweQn Diffuse and Conduit Aquifers.
DIFFUSE CONDUIT
1. No response to climato- 1. Responds to climatological
logical changes. changes.
2. Little fluctuation
in flow.
2. Obvious fluctuations in
flow.
3. No suspended solids in
the water.
3. Carries suspended solids at
times of high runoff.
4. Water temperature may 4. Water temperature will
not change over the year. change as expected with the
seasons.
5. Parameters indicative of 5. Parameters indicative of
concentration such as concentration such as con-
conductivity and hardness ductivity and hardness show
do not change with the obvious changes with storms
climate. and runoff.
6. Specific concentrations
of ions show little
change with the climate.
6. Specific concentrations of
ions show obvious changes
with storms and runoff.
7. Residence time of months
for the water in the
aquifer.
8. No diurnal changes.

7. Residence time of days for
the water in the aquifer.
8. No diurnal changes.
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