Hydrochemistry of Ground Waters from Urban Wells in Almadén (Central Spain): Water Quality Around the World’s Largest Mercury Mining-Metallurgical Complex
Abstract:This paper presents the results of a study on mercury distribution in urban wells from the town of Almadén (central Spain), a site that not only hosted the world's largest mercury mine but also a large roasting plant for cinnabar (HgS). The study includes data on Hg contents in the underground waters and also quality and physical-chemical parameters such as pH, conductivity, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), dissolved oxygen, and water temperature from 27 wells and 2 monitoring drill holes. An important pro… Show more
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