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1.2 Sampling Station Descriptions <br /> To fully assess the hydrologic balance of surface and ground water resources in the <br /> area of the two mines, the monthly sampling program which was initiated in February, <br /> 1984 was continued through this year. Additional sampling emphasis was placed on some <br /> of the stations because of increased mine operations on the surface (as discussed in the <br /> Annual Report of 1984). The following are descriptions of the sampling locations utilized <br /> during the year. These stations correspond to those shown in Figure 1. <br /> PRS-1 Located on the Middle Fork of the Purgatoire River above the surface <br /> facilities of the New Elk Mine. This station was selected to assess <br /> stream quality and flow above mining activities. <br /> PRS-2 Located on the Purgatoire River below the New Elk and above the <br /> Golden Eagle surface facilities. This station was selected to assess <br /> stream quality and flow relating to potential effects of the New Elk <br /> Mine and establish baseline data above the Golden Eagle Mine. <br /> PRS-3 Located on the Purgatoire River below the Golden Eagle surface <br /> facilities. This station was established to assess potential effects of <br /> mining on stream quality and flow. <br /> MDGE-1 Located in Ciruela Canyon approximately one-third mile from the <br /> confluence with the Purgatoire River. This station was established to <br /> monitor the quality and quantity of mine water discharge from the <br /> Golden Eagle Mine. <br /> MDNE-1 Located on the Purgatoire River at the mine water discharge of the <br /> New Elk Mine. The station was established to monitor the quality and <br /> quantity of mine water discharge from the New Elk Mine. <br /> CCS-1 Located in Ciruela Canyon above the point of Golden Eagle Mine water <br /> discharge. The station was established to monitor baseline conditions <br /> above the discharge point. <br /> -4- <br />