PAH in coal mine groundwater

[DMcKay]

Hi,
Does anybody have any information on dissolved PAH in coal groundwater, specifically groundwater beneath ROM/product or waste stockpiles. I want to establish some typical values for PAH substances.
Many thanks
David McKay

[Andy Barnes]

This sounds very interesting and may have particular relevence to coal gassification projects amongst other things (I would imagine) . I have not been involved in the measurement of PAH in coal aquifers and unfortunatly do not have access to any information. I will forward this link on to a couple of people who may have undertaken this.

Thanks
Andy

[Chris Wolkersdorfer]

Fernández-Arrojo, C., Llamas, J. F. & Canoira, L. (2005): PAHs Behaviour associated to coal mining environments. – In: Loredo, J. & Pendás, F.: Mine Water 2005 – Mine Closure. – 561 S.; Oviedo (University of Oviedo).

not really mine water, but close to coal mines

Goodarzi, F. & Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2000): Metals and polyaromatic hydrocarbons in the drinking water of the Sydney Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada; a preliminary assessment of their source. – Int. J. Coal Geol., 43 (1-4): 357-372, 2 Abb., 4 Tab.; Amsterdam.