Tailings Pond
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-027606
Surface impoundment where waterborne mine and mill residues are collected and the solids allowed to settle out.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-027606 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | EPA EV-Built Environments-Waste Systems |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-027606",
"term": "Tailings Pond",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Surface impoundment where waterborne mine and mill residues are collected and the solids allowed to settle out.",
"references": [
"EPA EV-Built Environments-Waste Systems"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tailings-pond/"
}
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