Mine dewatering

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017346",
  "term": "Mine dewatering",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Mine Dewatering",
  "definition": "1. Any water that is impounded or that collects in the mine and is pumped, drained or otherwise removed from the mine through the efforts of the mine operator. However, if a mine is also used for treatment of process generated waste water, discharges of commingled water from the facilities shall be deemed discharges of process generated waste water.\n\n2. Any water that is impounded or that collects in the mine and is pumped, drained or otherwise removed from the mine through the efforts of the mine operator. This term shall also include wet pit overflows caused solely by direct rainfall and ground water seepage. However, if a mine is also used for treatment of process generated waste water, discharges of commingled water from the mine shall be deemed discharges of process generated waste water.\n\n3. Any water that is impounded or that collects in the mine and is pumped, drained or otherwise removed from the mine through the efforts of the mine operator.",
  "subject": "Environmental events",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 436.21 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 436.31 (CFR 2013); 40 CFR 436.41 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 436.181 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mine-dewatering/"
}