The impacts of mining on the Wanlock
Water, Wanlockhead, Dumfries & Galloway.

Scoping Study

August 2014

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under the SEPA restoration funding to assess the impact of metal pollution on the Wanlock
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Abby Moorhouse
Lee Wyatt

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Steve Hill

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Executive Summary
Lead mining and its associated processes, has long been a feature of the area surrounding
the Wanlock Water. Contaminants from this mining legacy have had a significant impact
upon the quality of the watercourse and surrounding area. This pollution means that the
Wanlock Water does not accord with the quality requirements of the Water Framework
Directive.
The Coal Authority undertook a part funded scoping study lasting from May 2012 to May
2013 to determine the extent and magnitude of the contamination and provide potential
options for the remediation of the area.
The data collated during the study show there is significant pollution of the Wanlock Water
from metals including lead, zinc and cadmium; present in both particulate and dissolved
states within the water. The mine water contributes to approximately half the total
cadmium and zinc contamination.
The study highlighted a significant impact of lead pollution, predominantly present as
dissolved lead, sourced from both the mine water (point source) and ore processing areas
(diffuse source) with approximately 25% of the lead being from the mine water, and up to
75% of the lead from diffuse sources.
In addition to the lead pollution, the study also highlighted zinc and cadmium
contamination, primarily sourced from the mine water, with an additional diffuse input from
the ore processing areas.
It has been recommended that, prior to any remediation of the mine water; the inputs of
contamination from the ore processing areas and surrounding alluvium are assessed for
remediation. In addition to this, it is also recommended that any river flows entering in to
the mine workings are prevented from doing so in the future; and that a subsequent reassessment of the mine water is undertaken.
Samples taken from the river channels and surrounding sediment material indicate there is
significant contamination in the form of lead, zinc, cadmium, and copper.
Measurements and observations of the flows from various mine water discharges indicate a
seasonal pattern and occasionally, the Wanlock Water is made up predominantly of these
mine water emissions.

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Contents
1. Background
2. Aim
3. Waterbody Status
4. Topography, Hydrology and Geology
5. Mining
6. Conceptual Model
7. Data Collation and Results

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7.1 On site and datalogger results
7.11 Mine water level monitoring
7.12 Mine water flow monitoring
7.13 Mine water temperature monitoring
7.2 Results from laboratory analyses
7.21 Lead
7.22 Zinc
7.23 Cadmium
7.24 Copper
7.3 Sediment Samples
7.31 Tailings samples
7.32 Fluvial sediment
7.4 Rainfall Data

8. Data Analyses

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8.1 Analysis of Wanlock Water samples
8.2 Analysis of mine water samples
8.3 Analysis of diffuse sourced samples
8.4 Analysis of sediment samples
8.5 Analysis of all mining sources of contribution to pollution

9. Conclusions
10. Recommendations
11. References

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Appendices
Appendix 1 Collated laboratory data
Appendix 2 Collated on site data
Appendix 3 Photographs of monitoring sites and mining features

Figures
Figure 1.1 Location map
Figure 2.1 Photographs of the potential inputs to the Wanlock Water
Figure 2.2 Photograph of the Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn (west of
Wanlockhead)
Figure 3.1 Extract from water body information sheet 10619 (Wanlock Water)
Figure 3.2 Water body information (water body information sheet 10619 (Wanlock Water))
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Figure 4.1 Topographic map of the area
Figure 4.2 Geological map
Figure 4.3 Principle mineral veins (from Floyd, 2003)
Figure 5.1 Diagram of mining methods (from Younger & Adams, 1999)
Figure 5.2 Location map of mining features
Figure 5.3 Photo of Glencrieff Mine showing spoil tip and part of ore processing
Figure 5.4 Photo showing the 18 Century Pates Knowes Smelter
Figure 5.5 Photo of Queensberry Tailings Ponds showing spoil, water and former buddles
area
Figure 5.6 Photo of Queensberry Crushing Mill, looking upstream
Figure 5.7 Photo of Queensberry Smelting Mill
Figure 5.8 Photo looking towards the area of the grassed covered Glencrieff Settlement
Ponds
Figure 5.9 Photo of Symmingtons Engine at Bay Mine
Figure 5.10 Photo of Straitsteps Mine and Beam Engine
Figure 7.1 Graph of datalogger stage & temperature measurements
Figure 7.2 Map of water sample locations
Figure 7.3 Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for selected mining related
sources
Figure 7.4 Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for mining related sources
Figure 7.5 Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for Wanlock Water samples
Figure 7.6 Time-series graph of total zinc concentrations for mining related sources
Figure 7.7 Time-series graph of total zinc concentrations for Wanlock Water
Figure 7.8 Time-series graph of dissolved cadmium concentrations for selected mining
related sources
Figure 7.9 Time-series graph of dissolved cadmium concentrations for Wanlock Water
samples
Figure 7.10 Time-series graph of dissolved copper concentrations for selected mining related
sources
Figure 7.11 Time-series graph of dissolved copper concentrations for Wanlock Water
samples
Figure 7.12 Map of sediment sampling points
Figure 7.13 Graph of daily rainfall against depths of water in mine water discharges
Figure 8.1 Mean total metal concentrations along Wanlock Water
Figure 8.2 Mean dissolved metal concentrations along Wanlock Water
Figure 8.3 Mean metal concentrations along Wanlock Water and respective EQS values
Figure 8.4 Map of dissolved lead concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)
Figure 8.5 Map of total zinc concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)
Figure 8.6 Map of dissolved cadmium concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)
Figure 8.7 Map of lead and zinc sediment samples
Figure 8.8 Map of lead and zinc sediment samples
Figure 8.9 Photos showing the erosion of the bank of tailings pond from Glenmarchhope
Burn. The main photo was taken in July 2012; the insert photo was taken in August 2012

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Tables
Table 7.1 Summary table of selected mean on-site data
Table 7.2 Summary table of laboratory analyses taken May 2012 to April 2013 (excluding
anomalous readings)
Table 7.3 Summary table of sediment sample analyses
Table 7.4 Summary of published soil guideline values for selected elements. All data are
quoted in mg/kg dry weight
Table 7.5 Summary of Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines (1999) for
selected elements. All values are quoted in mg/kg dry weight. ISQG (Interim Sediment
Quality Guideline); PEL (Potential Effect Level)
Table 8.1 Summary table of mean metal concentrations (as μg/L) for mine discharges
(excluding anomalous readings)
Table 8.2 Summary table of mean metal concentrations (as μg/L) for diffuse discharges
(excluding anomalous readings)
Table 8.3 Summary table of mean metal loadings and percentage of the downstream loading
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1. Background
The village of Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway (see Figure 1.1) has long been
acknowledged as the centre for lead mining in Scotland. Mining is thought to have occurred
as early as 1239, with the majority of activity taking place between 1600 and the 1930s
when metal mining took over this area (e.g. SEPA, 2008). The remnants of this major
industry can be seen throughout this part of the catchment with spoil heaps and mining
features dominating the landscape.
Whilst there is a visible reminder of the areas mining past, there is also an unseen pressure
on this catchment; water from the mining legacy. Mine water and mine wastes containing
elevated quantities of lead, cadmium and zinc discharge into the Wanlock Water likely
causing pollution along an 8km stretch from Wanlockhead to the Crawick Water at Spango
Bridge.
SEPA has identified the Wanlock Water as possibly being under pressure from mining inputs.
The overall status within the River Basin Management Plan is ‘Good’ and the River Basin
Management action plan is to ensure this classification remains in place. The water body has
not been assessed for the zinc, lead and cadmium.
During mining, in order to safeguard the mineral reserves and to ensure dry working
conditions within the mine, a series of drainage levels were installed. These carried water
from the mine to local watercourses. This occurred many years prior to the quality of the
local watercourses being monitored. Even though mining ceased circa 50 years ago, these
drainage levels continue to discharge water from the mines to the present day.
Since 1994, the Coal Authority has been monitoring and treating water from coal mining
sources. The Authority currently has nearly 60 mine water schemes throughout the UK, of
which 14 are located in Scotland. The Authority has a longstanding and successful
relationship with SEPA, the parties sharing a Memorandum of Understanding.
To date, the Coal Authority has carried out a number of projects throughout Scotland,
England and Wales to investigate water from metal mines, working with SEPA, the
Environment Agency, DEFRA, the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales.

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Figure 1.1 - Location map

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2. Aim
Currently, the majority of discharges from metalliferous (non coal) mining sources in the UK
have no one person/organisation responsible for the mitigation/prevention of the metal
pollution. This is because the mining operations were abandoned prior to the introduction of
environmental legislation enacted in the 1990’s and 2000’s to protect the environment; as a
result, attainment of Water Framework Directive (WFD) ‘Good’ status by 2027 for these
impacted water courses will be difficult to achieve. The Coal Authority have been
encouraged by SEPA, following a similar exercise for SEPA, EA, DEFRA, NRW and the Welsh
Government, to investigate the problems associated with the mine water from the metal
mines in the Wanlockhead area. This scoping study is a precursor to a more detailed
feasibility study, which would present treatment options that can be progressed in the
future with a view to treating the Wanlock Water (and Glengonnar Water) and achieving an
elevated status within the watercourse. A similar study for adjacent Leadhills mining areas
was completed by the CA for SEPA in 2012.

Figure 2.1 – Photographs of the potential inputs to the Wanlock Water

SEPA do undertake water monitoring on the Wanlock Water but due to a limited number of
monitoring points, one upstream and one 5km downstream of the study area, it has not
been possible to pinpoint the sources and pathways of the pollution. This report will analyse
the mine water inputs and sediment inputs (see figure 2.1), from the extensive spoil heaps,
mineral processing sites and any other sources, which line the Wanlock Water between
Wanlockhead and Sowen Burn.
It is assumed that the mine water drainage levels are one of the main contributors to the
downgrading of the watercourse due to their direct connection to the mine workings that
are now flooded; with the water containing elevated concentrations of lead, zinc and
cadmium sourced from the mine. However, remobilisation of deposited sediment, e.g.
erosion and washout from the spoil heaps and mineral processing areas, could have an
equally important role in causing the WFD failures for water chemistry in the Wanlock
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Water. During high flow events, in-stream bed sediments can be remobilised adding to the
metals loading in the watercourse.

Figure 2.2 – Photograph of the Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn (west of Wanlockhead)

This scoping phase of the project will determine and assess all of the major inputs to the
Wanlock Water (see figure 2.2) via monitoring and conceptual models. This is the first report
of its kind on the Wanlock Water and as such there is a requirement to set up a robust
monitoring strategy, collecting both flow and chemistry data from key points along the
watercourse. Once the data have been collated and interpreted, work can begin on
ascertaining the appropriate ways to treat the sources of pollution.

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3. Waterbody Status
Under the current Water Framework Directive (WFD) classification scheme the Wanlock
Water is regarded as being at ‘Good’ status (water body information sheet (see figure 3.1))
although the chemical status only includes the pollutants of ammonium and iron (see figure
3.2) and no assessments have been made for cadmium, lead or zinc (SEPA, 2011).

Figure 3.1 - Extract from water body information sheet 10619 (Wanlock Water)

The River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) process, required under the WFD, provides a
mechanism for identifying significant impacts on waterbodies, ensuring that public sector
bodies, businesses and individuals work together to protect the water environment and
address these significant impacts. The RBMP for the Solway Tweed River Basin District has
indicated that the aim is to ensure that no deterioration from good status occurs.
Although the Wanlock Water has not been assessed for all pollutants including cadmium,
lead and zinc; recent preliminary investigations made by SEPA in 2011 indicated that
concentrations of these metals in the Wanlock Water are above the respective values of the
annual average EQS (SEPA, 2011).

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Figure 3.2 - Water body information (water body information sheet 10619 (Wanlock Water))

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4. Topography, Hydrology and Geology
Topography & Hydrology
The head of the Wanlock Water emerges from a culvert (NS 87850 1300) under the B797
road to the east of Wanlockhead at an elevation of approximately 435mAOD, however the
source of this water is likely to be located on the hillside and moors above and to the east.
From this culvert the river flows approximately 8km in a north westerly direction to merge
with the Spango Water at Spango Bridge (NS 823 178) at an elevation of approximately
235mAOD and form the Crawick Water which in turn flows to the River Nith at Sanquhar.
The study area encompasses the first 3km reach of the Wanlock Water from the road culvert
to a point downstream of the confluence with the Sowen Burn at NS 854 145 at an elevation
of approximately 315mAOD. Within the study area, the Wanlock Water includes the
tributaries of Glencrieve, Glenglass, Limpen Burn, Glenmarchhope Burn, Sowen Burn and
Whyte’s Cleuch, combined with a number of hillside gullies and springs (see figure 4.1). The
Wanlock Water catchment in the study area comprises upper moorland with steep sided
slopes rising up to 588mAOD. The valley floor comprises a narrow stream a few metres wide
and a floodplain up to approximately 60m wide.
Throughout the study period rainfall measurements were taken, which have been provided
by SEPA. The annual rainfall for March 2012 to March 2013 was 1730mm, which
corroborates previous studies that suggest annual rainfall exceeds 1500mm/a (i.e. Rowan et
al, 1995) in the study area; the greatest amount of precipitation is most likely to occur in the
winter months.
Geology
Locally Wanlockhead is situated in the Southern Uplands Terrane (see figure 4.2) comprising
rocks of Ordovician (to Silurian) in age (Floyd, 2003) with some recent alluvium deposits
along the valley floor. The mineral veins within the orefield (see figure 4.3) generally lie
between the Leadhills Fault to the northwest and the Fardingmullach Fault to the southeast.
The principle faults in the area trend northeast-southwest and the mineral veins mainly
trend north-northwest to south-southeast. The primary ore mineralisation is related to the
Caledonian Orogeny resulting in mineral veins consisting predominantly of metal sulphides
including galena (PbS) and sphalerite (ZnS) along with other minor minerals.
In the study area, the Southern Uplands Terrane comprises primarily of the Crawford Group,
Moffat Shale Group, Kirkcolm Formation and Portpatrick Formation. The Moffat Shale Group
consists of dark mudstones and the Portpatrick Formation, which forms the host rock for the
mineralisation, is dominated by volcaniclastic greywacke sandstones. The Kirkcolm
Formation consists of sandstones and siltstones and the Crawford Group consists of
mudstones, cherts and lava flows.

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Figure 4.1 -Topographic map of the area

Figure 4.2 - Geological map

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Figure 4.3 - Principle mineral veins (from Floyd, 2003)

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5. Mining
The earliest notable mining in the orefield (c.13 Century) was localised and for alluvial gold
deposits. Lead mining on a wider scale probably started in the 17th Century with the larger
scale lead mining commencing during the late 18th Century and working until the 1930’s
(Rowan, 1995; Harvey, 2000; SEPA, 2008). The early mines were likely to have been small
scale isolated mines which worked the upper reaches of the veins either by shallow shafts
and adits or by hushing the hillside to expose lead ore. Later mine workings became deeper
and involved mining by ‘stoping’ methods (see figure 5.1); this resulted in the mines
penetrating the deeper sections of the orefield. As the mining progressed, water would have
been encountered, which needed to be drained to allow mining to continue. Original
drainage is likely to have been in the form of simple rope and bucket pumps and/or drainage
levels driven in to the workings to dewater the mine by gravity. Further developments
required water to be pumped and often pumps would be installed underground with water
pumped up to drainage adits. After abandonment, the mines in the area flooded and
‘excess’ water discharged to surface; often via the old drainage adits.
Within the study area four low-lying adits were identified and include the Glenglass
(Glencrieff) Level, Bay Mine (Charles) Adit, Meadowfoot Level, Lochnell Adit and some other
unnamed adits. The Glenglass Level is on the south/west side of the Wanlock Water at an
elevation of approximately 335mAOD and is connected to a large set of workings including
the New (and West) Glencrieff Mine. The Bay Mine Adit drains mine water and is likely to be
in part a resurgence of the Wanlock Water, which infiltrates in to the ground further up the
valley. The adit drains from the northern side of the valley at an elevation of approximately
345mAOD and is connected to a large set of workings including Bay Mine and Straitsteps
Mine. The Meadowfoot Level is partially blocked, although there is a consistent small
discharge, it is believed to drain a small set of workings belonging to Meadowfoot Mine on
the north side of the valley at an elevation of approximately 340mAOD. The Lochnell Adit is
currently in use as part of the underground tour of the mining museum in Wanlockhead and
no water currently discharges from this adit. The water is believed to flow in to the
Straitsteps Mine system of workings. Upstream of the museum, two or three additional
possible adits were identified which discharge water at elevations between approximately
425mAOD and 445mAOD, however during this study it was unclear if these adits are isolated
upper workings or connected to the lower body of workings. It is therefore uncertain if these
discharges are mine water and/or groundwater sourced. A detailed investigation of the
mining plans would be required to ascertain and understand any of these uncertainties.
In addition to the extraction of the ore, the mining activity undertaken at Wanlockhead (see
figures 5.2 to 5.10) also produced waste from ore refinement processes, resulting in spoil
tips. These refinement processes included ore crushing, ore washing/floatation to separate
the ore from the waste, and smelting. Evidence of all these processes can be seen in the
study area, leaving their mark on the landscape. For instance, the area includes at least two
smelt mills; the earlier (c.1746) one being Pates Knowes (see figure 5.4) and the later (larger)
Queensberry (Meadowfoot) Mill (see figure 5.7). Upstream and adjacent to this later mill are
the associated catch (tailings) ponds and crushing mill. A little further upstream the large
grass covered settlement ponds for New Glencrieff Mine can be observed with additional
ore processing features. Throughout this landscape a number of additional mining related
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Straitsteps Engines) are preserved. All of these ore processing techniques can produce
different types of pollution and contamination ranging from airborne particulates from the
smelters to fine grained sediments in the tailings ponds.

Figure 5.1 – Diagram of mining methods (from Younger & Adams, 1999)

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Figure 5.2 – Location map of mining features

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Figure 5.3 – Photo of Glencrieff Mine showing spoil tip and part of ore processing

Figure 5.4 – Photo showing the 18 Century Pates Knowes Smelter

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Figure 5.5 – Photo of Queensberry Tailings Ponds showing spoil, water and former buddles area

Figure 5.6 – Photo of Queensberry Crushing Mill, looking upstream

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Figure 5.7 – Photo of Queensberry Smelting Mill

Figure 5.8 – Photo looking towards the area of the grassed covered Glencrieff Settlement Ponds

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Figure 5.9 – Photo of Symmingtons Engine at Bay Mine

Figure 5.10 – Photo of Straitsteps Mine and Beam Engine

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6. Conceptual model
Prior to undertaking the study, background research in to relevant papers and reports along
with a walkover study aided the development of a conceptual model to test the potential
sources for pollution from mining impacting the Wanlock Water. In summary the potential
inputs to the Wanlock Water were identified as follows:
 Water coming out of the mines and drainage levels – “mine water”.
 Hillside runoff washing down previously airborne pollutants from former smelting mills.
 Surface run-off and infiltration of the mine spoil heaps.
 Surface run-off and infiltration of mining related made ground from former ore
processing areas.
All these pollutant pathways have potential to convey metals in either particulate or
dissolved forms into the Wanlock Water.
Additionally during high flows, it is likely that metal deposits in the river sediments are
remobilised into the water as both suspended solids and dissolved metals.

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7. Data collation and results
During this study monitoring was undertaken between May 2012 and May 2013. Ideally a
time period of at least one year would be used, to enable data analysis and comparisons
throughout the year; and to allow appropriate correlation with Environmental Quality
Standards (EQS) values based on annual averages. Although the study period covered one
year, samples were not collected every month due to the severe weather encountered in
the Spring of 2013. Despite this however, there are sufficient data to adequately compare
and assess against appropriate EQS values and thus highlight any potential causes for
concern. All water and sediment samples collected in this study were processed and
analysed by a UKAS accredited laboratory adhering to MCERTS standards where applicable.
The laboratory results and the on-site results are shown in appendix 1 and 2. Using the
conceptual model shown in section 6, an indicative strategy was determined to give a
constant baseline using fixed monitoring points, these include:
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Wanlock Water upstream: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical
analysis.
Wanlock Water at the mining museum: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site
chemical analysis.
Wanlock Water at Straitsteps Mine: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site
chemical analysis. Chosen to give a consistent ‘fixed’ point for the river upstream of
Bay Mine, due to the river losing water between Straitsteps Mine and Bay Mine Adit.
Wanlockhead Sewage Works: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical
analysis.
Wanlock Water downstream of the sewage works: Routine sampling for laboratory
and on site chemical analysis. Chosen to assess for any inputs between the sewage
works and the Queensberry tailings pond.
Wanlock Water upstream of tailings ponds: Routine sampling for laboratory and on
site chemical analysis. Chosen to aid assessment of any inputs from the old tailings
pond area and any upstream inputs.
Wanlock Water downstream of tailings ponds: Routine sampling for laboratory and
on site chemical analysis.
Sowen Burn: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical analysis. Chosen
to assess for any impacts from the Queensberry smelter mill area.
Glenmarchhope Burn: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical analysis.
This stream drains moorland where no mining activity is evident and is therefore
used to represent the background water quality.
Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn: Routine sampling for laboratory and on
site chemical analysis, and some occasional spot-flow measurements. This is the
most downstream monitoring point and marks the end of the study area.
Glenglass Level: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical analysis, and
occasional spot-flow rate measurements. There was also a datalogger installed for a
short time period to assess for any changes in temperature (source) of the water
and relative changes in flow rates.
Bay Mine: Routine sampling for laboratory and on site chemical analysis, and
occasional spot-flow rate measurements. There was also a datalogger installed for a
short time period to assess for any changes in temperature (source) of the water
and relative changes in flow rates.

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During the study, in response to the sample results obtained during the first three site visits
in conjunction to reacting to specific site conditions, a more dynamic programme of
additional routine and ad-hoc samples were taken at the following locations:
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Adit below road: On site and laboratory analysis. A discharge adjacent to the road
culvert from a possible adit and forming a channel alongside the stream channel.
Adit spring: On site and laboratory analysis. An upwelling leading to a short gully
channel, a possible spring or discharge from an adit roof.
Adit downstream of road (2 pipes): On site and laboratory analysis and occasional
spot flow measurements. Two pipes discharge water from an old concrete capped
structure, possibly and adit and may relate to the adit spring.
Adit 5 pipes: On site and laboratory analysis and occasional spot flow
measurements. A group of five pipes issue water from a retaining wall of a possible
collapsed (run-in) adit.
Wanlock Water upstream of Adit 5 pipes: On site and laboratory analysis.
Mennockhass Water Tunnel: On site and laboratory analysis. An old water tunnel
originally driven to collect groundwater for use at the mines.
Glencrieff Burn: On site and laboratory analysis. Tributary of Wanlock Water which
runs over an area of spoil / scree material.
Wanlock Water at Glencrieve Cottages: On site and laboratory analysis. Point
between Bay Mine Adit and Straitsteps Mine, used to compare for any differences
and or any inputs, on occasions this sample point was dry and less flow than at
Straitsteps Mine.
Wanlock Water upstream of Bay Mine: On site and laboratory analysis. On some
occasions the river was flowing above the Bay Mine Adit and resurgence.
Downstream of Glencrieff Mine tip: On site and laboratory analysis. The Glenglass
stream appears to flow under the base and or through the spoil tip, this sample
point was used to determine any inputs from the tip.
Upstream of Glencrieff Mine tip: On site and laboratory analysis. Above the spoil tip
the Glenglass stream flows in to a man-made reservoir, which overflows and
disappears under the tip.
Glencrieff Mine tip drain. On site and laboratory analysis. This is an old drain which
runs alongside the track below the spoil tip. Originally the source of this water was
uncertain, but later believed to be the same water as the downstream of Glencrieff
Mine tip.
Whyte’s Cleuch: On site and laboratory analysis. This is a tributary which during the
study was usually very low flow or dry. It runs alongside and over the spoil area of
Bay Mine.
Wanlock Water Downstream of Bay Mine: On site and laboratory analysis. Used to
assess any difference in wet weather conditions from drainage adjacent to Bay Mine
adit.
Glencrieff Mine settlement ponds spring: On site and laboratory analysis. An issue
emerges from one of the old settlement ponds next to the Glenglass Level. Usually
during the study this was dry.
Limpen Burn: On site and laboratory analysis. A tributary which joins the Wanlock
Water next to the sewage works outfall. This should have no mining impacts and
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Upstream Queensberry crushing mill: On site and laboratory analysis. An area of
ponded / flowing water upstream of the crushing mill. This location was usually dry.
Downstream of Queensberry crushing mill: On site and laboratory analysis. An issue
emerges slightly downstream of the crushing mill, the source of this water is
uncertain, but during the study there was usually a small flow.
Queensberry tailings pond ditch: On site and laboratory analysis and spot flow
measurements. A ditched channel runs around the side of and then through the
tailings pond.
Queensberry tailings pond runoff: On site and laboratory analysis and spot flow
measurements. The tailings pond area has a number of runoff areas; however the
one chosen for sampling was usually flowing during the study period.
Queensberry tailings pond ponded water: On site and laboratory analysis and spot
flow measurements. On the tailings pond area two pools of ponded water were
present for the majority of the study period, during the study there was usually a
small discharge from these ponds.
Meadowfoot Adit: On site and laboratory analysis. A minor flow from the adit
mouth, behind the adit is a collapsed shaft.
Shortcleuch Water: This sample point is outside of the catchment and a water
sample and sediment sample were taken from the same place. This was to give a
true but more localised background for the area.

In total there have been 35 different water sampling points at various sites within the area
with samples taken at various intervals throughout the study. In addition to these samples
and following from initial analysis of data, sediment and soils samples were taken at the
following locations:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Queensberry Tailings Pond – three samples collected from separate locations.
Queensberry Crushing Mill.
Glencrieff Mine Spoil Tip.
Glenglass Level Sediment - collected from the discharge channel.
Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn – river bank sediment.
Background Sediment Sample – Shortcleuch river sediment.
Wanlock Water upstream of Bay Mine Adit - alluvial sediment.

Water samples collected in the field for laboratory analysis comprised of a 1 litre sample for
a mineral suite; an unfiltered 250 millilitre acidified sample (using Nitric Acid) and a 250
millilitre filtered (using a 0.45µm filter) acidified sample (using Nitric Acid). At each sample
location on site measurements were taken to aid assessment and the measured parameters
include temperature, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, redox potential, lead and
zinc.
Sediment and soil samples comprised of a 1 litre tub of the material, collected with a plastic
trowel, which was sent to the laboratory for analyses. No screening or sieving for specific
sizes was undertaken, however large clasts (approx >10mm) were excluded from the
samples
The British National Grid coordinates of all the monitoring points are specified in appendix 3.

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7.1 On site and datalogger results
The results from the routine monitoring are shown in figure 7.3 to figure 7.12 and the onsite measurements and laboratory results from all samples are given in table 7.1, table 7.2
and appendix 2.
7.11 Mine water level monitoring
Within the Wanlock Water study area there were no shafts in which water level monitoring
was undertaken. The only shaft which was checked for water levels was the Bay Mine shaft;
this proved to be usually dry during the study period and may reflect a partial blockage in
the shaft and or adit connection. There are not any known build up in heads of water acting
on any adits, thus risk of any ‘blow-out’ is currently believed to be fairly low.
7.12 Mine water flow monitoring
Spot flow measurements and gauging were undertaken at a number of the mine water type
discharges in addition to the Wanlock Water downstream monitoring point. The salt gauging
method (BS 3680-2A:1995) has been used to determine the flow rates at these points in the
study area. This methodology requires a ‘slug’ injection of a known quantity and
concentration of salt solution being introduced into the river channel, which is then
compared against the measured conductivity at a point located downstream of the mixing
zone. The results from this method, although not as accurate as those obtained from a
gauging weir, are sufficiently accurate to enable a good approximation of the flow. The
results from the flow monitoring are summarised in table 7.1. Although no continual flow
monitoring was undertaken, dataloggers were installed at Glenglass Level and Bay Mine Adit
to record changes in temperature and relative stages. The data from these loggers are
shown in figure 7.1 and show that both discharges have a rainfall related and/or seasonal
trend to them.
Table 7.1 – Summary table of selected mean on-site data
Site
pH
Eh
EC
(mV)
(25°C)
Glencrieff settlement ponds 6.53
142
60
issue
Downstream of crushing mill
6.92
115
57
Queensberry tailings pond
ditch
Queensberry tailings pond 6.96
104
28
ponded water
Queensberry tailings pond 6.96
108
58
runoff
Bay Mine Adit discharge
6.48
112
140
Glenglass Level discharge
6.88
117
173
Wanlock Water downstream 6.63
140
137
of Sowen Burn

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TDS
(ppm)
45

Temp
(°C)
6.2

Flow Rate
(L/s)
1.0

44

7.8

0.7
0.7

16

10.4

0.3

35

8.0

0.3

91
113
81

7.4
8.5
8.2

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Figure 7.1 – Graph of datalogger stage and temperature measurements

7.13 Mine water temperature monitoring
Temperature monitoring was undertaken during the routine on site monitoring of all sites,
the results from which are summarised in table 7.1. During part of the study, dataloggers
were installed in Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level discharges to measure the temperature
and relative stage changes. The results from the datalogger are shown in figure 7.1 and show
the mine water temperature has a general seasonal variation. The logged temperature for
Bay Mine Adit generally varies between approximately 7°C and 7.8°C, although there are a
number of temperature inversions; in particular in January 2013. The logged temperature
data for Glenglass Level show that this water is warmer than the water from Bay Mine adit,
with temperatures generally varying between approximately 7.7°C and 9.4°C. Similarly to
Bay Mine Adit, the Glenglass Level also has a number of temperature inversion spikes,
particularly in January 2013. These sharp decreases in the water temperature at Bay Mine
Adit and Glenglass Level are likely to represent inflows of surface water and or shallow
groundwater in to the mine workings, with the lows in January likely to represent colder
water from snow/ice melt. The exact areas of any inflows in to the mine workings are
uncertain and could range from a single point (i.e. shaft or adit) to an area of mined ground
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7.2 Results from laboratory analyses
Throughout the study regular samples were taken at 11 sites within the Wanlock Water and
associated mine water inputs (see figure 7.2). Additional ad-hoc samples were also taken at
21 sites to aid assessment of water chemistry and various inputs to Wanlock Water. Along
with these water samples a further nine soil/sediment samples were taken throughout sites
situated on the floodplain and one background sample from outside the Wanlock Water
catchment.

Figure 7.2 - Map of water sample locations

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The results from the laboratory analyses are summarised in table 7.2 and presented in full in
appendix 1.
Table 7.2 - Summary table of laboratory analyses taken May 2012 to April 2013 (excluding anomalous
readings)
Sample Location
Mean
(Total)
0.1
0.1
0.1

Background - Glenmarchhope Burn
Wanlock Water Upstream (below
Wanlock Water Upstream of Adit
U/S of Museum
Adit Discharge directly below road 0.1
Adit Discharge from pipe D/S of road 0.1

Cadmium (µg/L)
Lead (µg/L)
Mean
Samples Mean
Mean
Samples Mean
(Dissolved) Taken
(Total) (Dissolved) Taken
(Total)
0.1
11
8.4
5.8
10
8.3
0.1
11
3.2
4.1
11
2.7
0.1
1
7.0
7.0
1
4.0

Zinc (µg/L)
Mean
Samples Mean
(Dissolved) Taken
(Total)
4.1
11
1.5
3.2
11
1.0
3.0
1
1.0

Copper (µg/L)
Mean
Samples
(Dissolved) Taken
1.0
11
1.1
11
1.0
1

0.1
0.1

2
4

1.0
1.0

1.0
2.0

2
4

2.0
2.0

2.0
2.0

2
4

1.0
1.0

1.0
1.0

2
4

Adit Spring Discharge D/S of road
Adit (5 pipes) U/S of Museum
Wanlock Water by Museum
Mennockhass Water Tunnel
Glencrieff Stream
Wanlock Water U/S of Bay Mine at
Straitsteps
Wanlock Water U/S at Pates
Knowles Bridge
Wanlock Water U/S of Bay Mine (at
Bay Mine)
Glenglass Stream U/S of Tip (Pond
Outlet)
New Glencreiff Mine Tip Discharge
by path
New Glencrieff Mine Tip Drain
Bay Mine Adit Discharge
Whyte's Cleuch (Bay Mine Stream)
Wanlock Water D/S of Bay Mine (at
Cemetry)
Meadowfoot Adit Discharge
Glenglass (Glencrieff Mine) Adit
Discharge
Old Settlement Pond Runoff (by
Glenglass Level)
Wanlockhead Sewage Works Outfall

0.1
0.1
0.1
1.7
0.4
0.7

0.1
0.1
0.1
1.8
0.5
0.7

1
6
11
1
3
11

1.0
1.0
25.7
5.0
67.7
27.1

1.0
1.8
17.1
5.0
65.3
14.9

1
6
11
1
3
11

2.0
2.3
16.7
216.0
33.7
79.5

2.0
2.5
17.2
216.0
34.3
78.1

1
6
11
1
3
11

1.0
1.0
2.2
1.0
1.0
1.3

1.0
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.2

1
6
11
1
3
11

0.6

0.6

5

12.8

12.0

5

67.8

67.2

5

1.0

1.2

5

1.1

1.0

2

51.5

30.0

2

139.0

132.0

2

2.5

1.0

2

0.1

0.1

5

1.0

1.6

5

2.4

2.0

5

1.0

1.0

5

0.1

0.1

7

11.3

3.6

7

13.6

11.7

7

1.3

1.0

7

0.1
1.6
0.3
1.1

0.1
1.6
0.3
1.1

1
11
1
1

4.0
21.9
86.0
48.0

4.0
20.4
80.0
34.0

1
11
1
1

14.0
119.8
27.0
120.0

13.0
118.5
26.0
116.0

1
11
1
1

1.0
1.2
6.0
2.0

1.0
1.1
6.0
2.0

1
11
1
1

0.2
4.3

0.2
4.4

1
11

6.0
55.8

56.0
47.9

1
11

17.0
470.5

43.0
469.6

1
11

1.0
3.5

1.0
3.1

1
11

6.1

5.0

4

72.0

75.3

4

1904.5

1831.3

4

3.0

3.0

4

0.4

0.3

11

31.3

14.3

11

95.5

77.4

11

2.5

1.9

11

Limpen Burn (by Sewage Works)
Wanlock Water D/S of Sewage
Works
Upstream of Crusher
Downstream of crushing mill
Wanlock Water U/S Smelter Mill
Tailings Ponds
Tailings Pond Ditch
Tailings Pond Runoff
Ponded water on tailings pond
Wanlock Water D/S of tailings ponds

0.1
2.4

0.1
2.3

2
11

6.0
37.6

8.0
31.5

2
11

3.0
239.9

4.5
239.7

2
11

1.0
1.7

1.5
1.7

2
11

1.3
5.7
2.5

1.3
5.6
2.3

1
8
11

96.0
1098.3
71.6

89.0
956.4
28.9

1
8
11

163.0
598.9
266.7

162.0
554.6
254.0

1
8
11

3.0
3.3
2.5

3.0
2.4
1.9

1
8
11

9.5
6.4
9.2
3.1

9.3
5.3
9.0
3.2

6
7
8
11

2039.0
5328.0
1950.0
145.8

1056.8
931.5
1853.8
96.5

6
6
8
11

1267.5
979.3
368.9
308.0

1236.2
756.3
361.7
310.1

6
7
7
11

25.7
54.7
18.3
2.9

22.7
46.0
11.4
2.2

6
7
8
11

Sowen Burn prior to Wanlock Water 0.5

0.5

11

15.9

12.4

11

40.2

40.8

11

1.2

1.1

11

Wanlock Water D/S of Sowen Burn
Shortcleuch Water

2.6
0.1

11
1

245.6
13.0

51.0
14.0

11
1

302.4
10.0

274.8
10.0

11
1

3.5
3.0

2.0
2.0

11
1

2.7
0.1

Note that the detection limits for cadmium is 0.1 µg/L, and results of 0.1 are ≤0.1 µg/L

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7.21 Lead
All water samples were tested for total and dissolved lead concentrations, in addition some
ad-hoc on site sample analyses were undertaken. The results from these tests are shown in
figure 7.3; figure 7.4, figure 7.5 and table 7.2.
Laboratory results from the mine water samples show typical mean dissolved lead
concentrations of 20µg/L (12µg/L to 67µg/L) for Bay Mine adit and 48µg/L for Glenglass
Level (26µg/L to 142µg/L). These results show the mine water samples are generally
between approximately two and four times greater than annual average EQS values for
dissolved lead (annual average of 7.2µg/L based on hardness of 50 to 100mg/L CaCO3). The
dissolved lead concentrations for Bay Mine Adit however, are usually only twice that of
annual average EQS values. The dissolved lead concentrations for Glenglass Level are
generally fairly consistent and are greater than the concentrations for Bay Mine Adit. The
laboratory results from the mine water samples for total lead show typical mean
concentrations of 22µg/L (13µg/L to 77µg/L) for Bay Mine Adit and 56µg/L (32 to 151µg/L)
for Glenglass Level. The total lead concentrations, like the dissolved lead concentrations are
greater in the Glenglass Level discharge than the Bay Mine Adit discharge. Both these mine
water discharges show little differences between their respective concentrations of total
and dissolved lead.
In addition to the Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level, the Meadowfoot Level and three/four
other possible unnamed adit discharges were investigated (see table 7.3 and appendix 1).
The laboratory results for these sites had typical mean dissolved lead concentrations 56µg/L
for Meadowfoot Level; <1.8µg/L for the 5 pipes adit; <1µg/L for the adit below the road;
<2µg/L for the 2 pipes adit and <1µg/L for the adit spring discharge. All of the ‘upper’
unnamed adit concentrations are below the annual average EQS values for dissolved lead.

Figure 7.3 – Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for selected mining related sources

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The laboratory results for the dissolved lead concentrations within the mining/ore
processing sample points are summarised in table 7.2. These results (not including any
anomalous readings) show that water from the Queensberry Tailings Ponds have varying
dissolved lead concentrations with typical mean values for the ponded water being
1854µg/L (534µg/L to 3484µg/L); the ditch being 1057µg/L (604µg/L to 1666µg/L) and the
run-off being 931µg/L (153µg/L to 3733µg/L). The laboratory results for the total lead from
the tailings ponds samples points have typical mean concentrations of 1950µg/L (485µg/L to
3796µg/L) for the ponded water; 2039µg/L (665µg/L to 4490µg/L) for the ditch; and
5328µg/L (633µg/L to 15310µg/L) for the run-off. There was one anomalous result for lead
concentrations in the run-off, with total lead of 49,220µg/L and dissolved lead of
59,800µg/L.
Other mining related features which have been sampled include upstream of the crushing
mill, downstream of the crushing mill (DS Crusher) and former Glencrieff Mine settlement
ponds (SP Channel). The typical mean dissolved lead concentrations for these sites are
89µg/L for upstream of the crushing mill; 956µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and
75µg/L for the old settlement ponds. All these concentrations are above the annual average
EQS values for dissolved lead; however two of these points were only flowing in wet periods.
The typical mean total lead concentrations for these monitoring points are 96µg/L for
upstream of the crushing mill; 1098µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and 72µg/L for
the old settlement pond.

Figure 7.4 – Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for mining related sources

Regular samples were taken along the course of the Wanlock Water, the results (not
including any anomalous readings) from which are summarised in Table 7.2 and shown in
figure 7.5. Generally the dissolved lead concentrations increase further downstream, with
typical mean concentrations of 4µg/L (≤1µg/L to 17µg/L) for upstream; 17µg/L (7µg/L to

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50µg/L) at the museum; 15µg/L (8µg/L to 40µg/L) at Straitsteps Mine; 12µg/L (7µg/L to
17µg/L) at Glencrieve Cottage; 32µg/L (22µg/L to 49µg/L) downstream of the sewage works;
29µg/L (18µg/L to 52µg/L) upstream of the tailings ponds; 97µg/L (35µg/L to 359µg/L)
downstream of the tailings ponds; 51µg/L (36µg/L to 75µg/L) downstream of Sowen Burn.
Typically mean total lead concentrations are 3µg/L for upstream; 26µg/L at the museum;
27µg/L at Straitsteps; 13µg/L at Glencrieve Cottage; 38µg/L downstream of the sewage
works; 72µg/L upstream of the tailings ponds; 66µg/L downstream of the tailings ponds and
112µg/L downstream of Sowen Burn. Comparing the total and dissolved lead concentrations
for the Wanlock Water samples show that the water is generally approximately 80% to 100%
dissolved lead; however the mean value for the downstream of Sowen Burn sample is 70%
dissolved lead. The Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn is typically seven times
greater than annual average EQS values (7.2µg/L) for dissolved lead.

Figure 7.5 – Time-series graph of dissolved lead concentrations for Wanlock Water samples

Regular samples were taken from a background location at Glenmarchhope Burn, which is in
the Wanlock Water catchment, but has limited exposure to mining and ore processing. The
results show a mean concentration of dissolved lead of 5.8µg/L (≤1µg/L to 34µg/L), and a
mean concentration of total lead of 8.4µg/L (≤1µg/L to 39µg/L). There was one anomalous
result for total lead of 388µg/L. In addition to this, a single sample was obtained from the
Shortcleuch Water, where the results showed a dissolved lead concentration of 14µg/L and a
total lead concentration of 13µg/L; these results compare to 4µg/L and 8µg/L detected
respectively in the Glenmarchhope Burn on the same sampling date.

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7.22 Zinc
All water samples were tested for total and dissolved zinc concentrations, in addition some
ad-hoc on site sample analyses were also undertaken. The results from these tests are
shown in figure 7.6; figure 7.7 and Table 7.2.
Laboratory results from the mine water samples show typical mean dissolved zinc
concentrations of 118µg/L (97µg/L to 155µg/L) for Bay Mine adit and 470µg/L for Glenglass
Level (271µg/L to 596µg/L). The dissolved zinc concentrations for Glenglass Level are
generally fairly consistent and are greater than the concentrations for Bay Mine Adit. The
laboratory results from the mine water samples for total zinc show typical mean
concentrations of 120µg/L (96µg/L to 160µg/L) for Bay Mine Adit and 470µg/L (269 to
601µg/L) for Glenglass Level. The total zinc concentrations, like the dissolved zinc
concentrations, are greater in the Glenglass Level discharge than the Bay Mine Adit
discharge. These results show the mine water samples are generally two times greater than
EQS values for total zinc (annual average of 50µg/L based on hardness of 50 to 100mg/L
CaCO3) for Bay Mine Adit; and nine times greater than annual average EQS values for
Glenglass Level. Both these mine water discharges show little differences between their
respective concentrations of total and dissolved zinc.
In addition to the Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level, the Meadowfoot Level and three/four
other possible unnamed adit discharges were investigated (see table 7.2 and appendix 1).
The laboratory results for these sites had typical mean total zinc concentrations 17µg/L for
Meadowfoot Level; 2µg/L for the 5 pipes adit; 2µg/L for the adit below the road; 2µg/L for
the 2 pipes adit and 2µg/L for the adit spring discharge. All of the ‘upper’ unnamed adit
concentrations are below the annual average EQS values for total zinc.

Figure 7.6 – Time-series graph of total zinc concentrations for mining related sources

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The laboratory results for the total zinc concentrations within the mining/ore processing
sample points are summarised in table 7.2. These results (not including any anomalous
readings) show that water from the Queensberry Tailings Ponds have varying total zinc
concentrations with typical mean values for the ponded water being 369µg/L (249µg/L to
530µg/L); the ditch being 1268µg/L (281µg/L to 1987µg/L) and the run-off being 979µg/L
(187µg/L to 2725µg/L). The laboratory results for the dissolved zinc from the tailings ponds
samples points have typical mean concentrations of 362µg/L (245µg/L to 512µg/L) for the
ponded water; 1236µg/L (291µg/L to 1926µg/L) for the ditch and 756µg/L (160µg/L to
2946µg/L) for the run-off. There was one anomalous result for zinc concentrations at the
ponded water, with total zinc of 11,170µg/L and dissolved zinc of 12,010µg/L.
Other mining related features which have been sampled include upstream of the crushing
mill, downstream of the crushing mill (DS Crusher) and former Glencrieff Mine settlement
ponds (SP Channel). The typical mean total zinc concentrations for these sites are 163µg/L
for upstream of the crushing mill; 599µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and
1905µg/L for the old settlement ponds. All these concentrations are above the EQS values
for dissolved zinc; however two of these points were only flowing in wet periods. The typical
mean dissolved zinc concentrations for these monitoring points are 162µg/L for upstream of
the crushing mill; 554µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and 1831µg/L for the old
settlement pond.

Figure 7.7 – Time-series graph of total zinc concentrations for Wanlock Water

Regular samples were taken along the course of Wanlock Water, the results from which are
summarised in table 7.2 and shown in figure 7.7. Generally the total zinc concentrations
increase further downstream, with typical mean concentrations of 3µg/L (2µg/L to 7µg/L) for
upstream; 17µg/L (10µg/L to 30µg/L) at the museum; 80µg/L (12µg/L to 160µg/L) at

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Straitsteps Mine; 68µg/L (50µg/L to 88µg/L) at Glencrieve Cottage; 240µg/L (212µg/L to
285µg/L) downstream of the sewage works; 268µg/L (224µg/L to 311µg/L) upstream of the
tailings ponds; 308µg/L (242µg/L to 528µg/L) downstream of the tailings ponds and 302µg/L
(245µg/L to 372µg/L) downstream of Sowen Burn. Typically mean dissolved zinc
concentrations are 3µg/L for upstream; 17µg/L at the museum; 78µg/L at Straitsteps; 67µg/L
at Glencrieve Cottage; 240µg/L downstream of the sewage works; 254µg/L upstream of the
tailings ponds; 310µg/L downstream of the tailings ponds and 275µg/L downstream of
Sowen Burn. Comparing the total and dissolved zinc concentrations for the Wanlock Water
samples show that generally, the zinc is nearly entirely present as dissolved zinc. The
Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn is typically six times greater than annual average
EQS values (50µg/L) for total zinc.
Regular samples were taken from a background location at Glenmarchhope Burn, which is in
the Wanlock Water catchment, but has limited exposure to mining and ore processing. The
results show a mean concentration of dissolved zinc of 4.1µg/L (2µg/L to 8µg/L), and a mean
concentration of total zinc of 8.3µg/L (2µg/L to 52µg/L). In addition to this, a single sample
was obtained from the Shortcleuch Water, where the results showed a dissolved zinc
concentration of 10µg/L and a total zinc concentration of 10µg/L; these results compare to
6µg/L and 7µg/L detected respectively in the Glenmarchhope Burn on the same sampling
date.

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7.23 Cadmium
All water samples were tested for total and dissolved cadmium concentrations. The results
from these tests are shown in figure 7.8; figure 7.9 and table 7.2.
Laboratory results from the mine water samples show typical mean dissolved cadmium
concentrations of 1.6µg/L (1.3µg/L to 2.0µg/L) for Bay Mine adit and 4.4µg/L for Glenglass
Level (2.6µg/L to 5.5µg/L). These results show the mine water samples are generally
between approximately 15 and 50 times greater than EQS values for dissolved cadmium
(annual average of 0.09µg/L based on hardness of 50 to 100mg/L CaCO3). The dissolved
cadmium concentrations for Glenglass Level and Bay Mine are generally fairly consistent and
are greater at Glenglass Level than for Bay Mine Adit. The laboratory results from the mine
water samples for total cadmium show typical mean concentrations of 1.6µg/L (1.3µg/L to
2.1µg/L) for Bay Mine Adit and 4.3µg/L (2.5 to 5.5µg/L) for Glenglass Level. The total
cadmium concentrations, like the dissolved cadmium concentrations are greater in the
Glenglass Level discharges than the Bay Mine Adit discharge. Both these mine water
discharges show little differences between their respective concentrations of total and
dissolved cadmium.
In addition to the Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level, the Meadowfoot Level and three/four
other possible unnamed adit discharges were investigated (see table 7.2 and Appendix 1).
The laboratory results for these sites had typical mean dissolved cadmium concentrations
0.2µg/L for Meadowfoot Level; <0.1µg/L for the 5 pipes adit; <0.1µg/L for the adit below the
road; <0.1µg/L for the 2 pipes adit and <0.1µg/L for the adit spring discharge. All of the
‘upper’ unnamed adit concentrations are below the detection limits for dissolved cadmium.

Figure 7.8 – Time-series graph of dissolved cadmium concentrations for selected mining related
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The laboratory results for the dissolved cadmium concentrations within the mining/ore
processing sample points are summarised in table 7.2. These results (not including any
anomalous readings) show that water from the Queensberry Tailings Ponds have varying
dissolved cadmium concentrations with typical mean values for the ponded water being
2.6µg/L (1.8µg/L to 3.7µg/L); the ditch being 9.3µg/L (1.7µg/L to 14µg/L) and the run-off
being 3.6µg/L (1.0µg/L to 6.7µg/L). The laboratory results for the total cadmium from the
tailings ponds samples points have typical mean concentrations of 2.6µg/L (1.7µg/L to
3.7µg/L) for the ponded water; 9.5µg/L (1.7µg/L to 14.2µg/L) for the ditch and 4.8µg/L
(1.1µg/L to 9.8µg/L) for the run-off. The tailings ponds samples are generally 25 to 100 times
greater than the EQS values for dissolved cadmium.
Other mining related features which have been sampled include upstream of the crushing
mill, downstream of the crushing mill (DS Crusher) and former Glencrieff Mine settlement
ponds (SP Channel). The typical mean dissolved cadmium concentrations for these sites are
1.3µg/L for upstream of the crushing mill; 5.6µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and
5.0 µg/L for the old settlement ponds. All these concentrations are above the EQS values for
dissolved cadmium; however two of these points were only flowing in wet periods. The
typical mean total cadmium concentrations for these monitoring points are 1.3µg/L for
upstream of the crushing mill; 5.7µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and 6.0µg/L for
the old settlement pond. There were two anomalous sample results for cadmium, one at the
ponded water with total cadmium of 56µg/L and dissolved cadmium of 53µg/L; the second
was the run-off with total cadmium of 16µg/L and dissolved cadmium of 16µg/L.
Regular samples were taken along the course of Wanlock Water, the results from which are
summarised in table 7.2 and shown in figure 7.9. Generally the dissolved cadmium
concentrations increase further downstream, with typical mean concentrations of <0.1µg/L
for upstream; 0.1µg/L (≤0.1µg/L to 0.2µg/L) at the museum; 0.7µg/L (0.2µg/L to 1.3µg/L) at
Straitsteps Mine; 0.6µg/L (0.5µg/L to 0.8µg/L) at Glencrieve Cottage; 2.3µg/L (1.9µg/L to
2.9µg/L) downstream of the sewage works; 2.3µg/L (2.0µg/L to 2.6µg/L) upstream of the
tailings ponds; 3.2µg/L (2.4µg/L to 7.9µg/L) downstream of the tailings ponds and 2.6µg/L
(2.3µg/L to 3µg/L) downstream of Sowen Burn. Typically mean total cadmium
concentrations are <0.1µg/L for upstream; 0.1µg/L at the museum; 0.7µg/L at Straitsteps;
0.6µg/L at Glencrieve Cottage; 2.4µg/L downstream of the sewage works; 2.5µg/L upstream
of the tailings ponds; 3.1µg/L downstream of the tailings ponds and 2.7µg/L downstream of
Sowen Burn. Comparing the total and dissolved cadmium concentrations for the Wanlock
Water samples show that the water is generally approximately >90% dissolved cadmium.
The Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn is typically 30 times greater than annual
average EQS values (annual average of 0.09µg/L bases on 50 to 100mg/L CaCO3) for
dissolved cadmium.

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Figure 7.9 – Time-series graph of dissolved cadmium concentrations for Wanlock Water samples

Regular samples were taken from a background location at Glenmarchhope Burn, which is in
the Wanlock Water catchment, but has limited exposure to mining and ore processing. The
results show a mean concentration of dissolved cadmium of <1µg/L, and a mean
concentration of total cadmium of 1.2µg/L (≤1µg/L to 3µg/L). In addition to this, a single
sample was obtained from the Shortcleuch Water, where the results showed a dissolved
cadmium concentration of <1µg/L and a total cadmium concentration of <1µg/L; these
results compare to <1µg/L and <1µg/L detected respectively in the Glenmarchhope Burn on
the same sampling date.

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7.24 Copper
All water samples were tested for total and dissolved copper concentrations. The results
from these tests are shown in figure 7.10; figure 7.11 and table 7.2.
Laboratory results from the mine water samples show typical mean dissolved copper
concentrations of 1.1µg/L (≤1.0µg/L to 2.0µg/L) for Bay Mine adit and 3.1µg/L for Glenglass
Level (2.0µg/L to 4.0µg/L). These results show the mine waters from both the Bay Mine adit
the Glenglass Level are within the EQS values for dissolved copper (annual average of 6µg/L
based on hardness 50 – 100 mg/l CaCO3). The dissolved cadmium concentrations for
Glenglass Level and Bay Mine are generally fairly consistent and are greater at Glenglass
Level than for Bay Mine Adit. The laboratory results from the mine water samples for total
copper show typical mean concentrations of 1.0µg/L (≤1.0µg/L to 3.0µg/L) for Bay Mine Adit
and 3.5µg/L (2.0µg/L to 5.0µg/L) for Glenglass Level. The total copper concentrations, like
the dissolved copper concentrations are greater in the Glenglass Level discharges than the
Bay Mine Adit discharge. Both these mine water discharges show little differences between
their respective concentrations of total and dissolved copper, however some of these
concentrations are at the level of detection for ICP-MS (1µg/L) and therefore must be
treated with some caution.
In addition to the Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level, the Meadowfoot Level and three/four
other possible unnamed adit discharges were investigated (see table 7.2 and appendix 1).
The laboratory results for these sites had typical mean dissolved copper concentrations
<1.0µg/L for Meadowfoot Level; 1.33µg/L for the 5 pipes adit and <1.0µg/L for the adit
below the road; <1.0µg/L for the 2 pipes adit and <1.0µg/L for the adit spring discharge. All
of the ‘upper’ unnamed adit concentrations are close to the ICP-MS detection limits for
dissolved copper.
The laboratory results for the dissolved copper concentrations within the mining/ore
processing sample points are summarised in table 7.3. These results (not including any
anomalous readings) show that water from the Queensberry Tailings Ponds have varying
dissolved copper concentrations with typical mean values for the ponded water being
11.4µg/L (5.0µg/L to 16µg/L); the ditch being 22.7µg/L (6µg/L to 43µg/L) and the run-off
being 27.0µg/L (7.0µg/L to 17µg/L). The laboratory results for the total copper from the
tailings ponds sample points have typical mean concentrations of 18.3µg/L (5.0µg/L to
41µg/L) for the ponded water; 25.7µg/L (7µg/L to 38µg/L) for the ditch and 33.7µg/L
(8.0µg/L to 60µg/L) for the run-off. The tailings ponds samples are generally up to five times
the EQS value (annual average of 6µg/L based on hardness 50 to 100 mg/l CaCO 3) for
dissolved copper. There was one anomalous sample result for copper for the run-off, with
total copper of 181µg/L and dissolved copper at 160µg/L.

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Figure 7.10 – Time-series graph of dissolved copper concentrations for selected mining related sources

Other mining related features which have been sampled include upstream of the crushing
mill, downstream of the crushing mill (DS Crusher) and former Glencrieff Mine settlement
ponds (SP Channel). The typical mean dissolved copper concentrations for these sites are
3.0µg/L for upstream of the crushing mill; 2.4µg/L for downstream of the crushing mill and
2.5µg/L for the old settlement ponds. All these concentrations are below the EQS value of 6
µg/L for dissolved copper (hardness 50 to 100mg/L CaCO3); however two of these points
were only flowing in wet periods. The typical mean total copper concentrations for these
monitoring points are 3.0µg/L for upstream of the crushing mill; 3.2µg/L for downstream of
the crushing mill and 3.0µg/L for the old settlement pond.
Regular samples were taken along the course of the Wanlock Water, the results from which
are summarised in table 7.3 and shown in figure 7.11. Generally the dissolved copper
concentrations increase further downstream, with typical mean concentrations of 1.1µg/L
for upstream (≤1.0µg/L to 2.0µg/L); 1.1µg/L (<1.0µg/L to 1.0µg/L) at the museum; 1.2µg/L
(≤1.0µg/L to 2.0µg/L) at Straitsteps Mine; 1.25µg/L (≤1.0µg/L to 2.0µg/L) at Glencrieve
Cottage; 1.7µg/L (≤1.0µg/L to 3.0µg/L) downstream of the sewage works; 1.9µg/L (≤1.0µg/L
to 3.0µg/L) upstream of the tailings ponds; 2.2µg/L (≤1.0µg/L to 4.0µg/L) downstream of the
tailings ponds and 2.µg/L (≤1.0 µg /L to 3.0µg/L) downstream of Sowen Burn. Typically mean
total copper concentrations are ≤1.0µg/L for upstream; ≤1.1µg/L at the museum; 1.3µg/L at
Straitsteps; ≤1.0µg/L at Glencrieve Cottage; 1.7µg/L downstream of the sewage works;
2.45µg/L upstream of the tailings ponds; 2.9µg/L downstream of the tailings ponds and
2.63µg/L downstream of Sowen Burn. Comparing the total and dissolved copper
concentrations for the Wanlock Water samples show that the water is generally
approximately >90% dissolved copper. The Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn is
typically within the annual average EQS values (6µg/L based on a Hardness of 50 – 100 mg/l
CaCO3) for dissolved copper.

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Figure 7.11 – Time-series graph of dissolved copper concentrations for Wanlock Water samples

Regular samples were taken from a background location at Glenmarchhope Burn, which is in
the Wanlock Water catchment, but has limited exposure to mining and ore processing. The
results show a mean concentration of dissolved copper of <1µg/L, and a mean concentration
of total copper of 1.5µg/L (≤1µg/L to 5µg/L). There was one anomalous sample result for
dissolved copper of 29µg/L. In addition to this, a single sample was obtained from the
Shortcleuch Water, where the results showed a dissolved copper concentration of 2µg/L and
a total copper concentration of 3µg/L; these results compare to <1µg/L and <1µg/L detected
respectively in the Glenmarchhope Burn on the same sampling date.

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7.3 Sediment Samples
Throughout the study a total of nine sediment samples were taken from seven different sites
(see figure 7.12), predominantly within the study area; one sediment sample was collected
from outside of the orefield in an area with similar geology to obtain a background sediment
sample with limited anthropogenic metalliferous contamination. These sites are classified
for the purposes of this study in to two separate types including:




Fluvial sediment: These samples were taken from the active river channel in the
Glenglass Level, upstream of Bay Mine Adit, to obtain a sample of material
upstream of the ore processing area and downstream of the study area to
determine the particulate contamination in the watercourse.
Mine Tailings: This is the largest group of sediment material analysed in this
study as diffuse sources of contamination were identified as being significant in
the area.

Figure 7.12 – Map of sediment sampling points
All the samples described in this section have been subjected to partial acid digestion using
aqua regia (3:1 mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids); therefore the figures reported here
may not represent the true total metal concentrations. However, for the purposes of this
report, the values can be regarded as semi-total as the silicate minerals present in the
samples that are resistant to this type of acid digestion are unlikely to contain significant
concentrations of the targeted elements discussed here. In contrast, any sulphide/carbonate
mineral phases present in the samples will be successfully decomposed, thereby resulting in
the release of PHE (Potentially Harmful Elements) such as lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, nickel
and arsenic in to solution.

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The results for the sediments samples are shown in table 7.3. Few soil and sediment quality
guidelines are available which are specifically tailored for metal mine sediments, therefore
the chemistry of the samples collected in this study have been compared to a number of
different soil guideline values to provide some context to the metal concentrations reported
by the analysis. These guidelines include the ICRCL Guidance Note 70/90: Notes on the
restoration and aftercare of metalliferous mining sites for pasture and grazing (1990); CCME
(Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment) Soil Quality Guidelines for Environmental
Health (1999); the Dutch Soil Remediation Circular (2009) and the Environment Agency (EA)
Soil Guideline Values (2009). In addition, the mean chemistry of soils in the Southern
Uplands as reported by Towers et al. (2006) are also used to provide some local context to
the chemistry of the sediment samples analysed in this study (see table 7.4).

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Table 7.3 – Summary table of sediment sample analyses
Sample name

Sample
Date

Sediment
Type

Glenglass Level
Fluvial
17/05/2012
Sediment
Sediment
Glencrieff Mine
Mine
17/05/2012
Tip
Tailings
Queensberry
Mine
17/05/2012
Tailings Pond #1
Tailings
Queensberry
Mine
31/07/2012
Tailings Pond #2
Tailings
Queensberry
Mine
07/04/2013
Tailings Pond #3
Tailings
Queensberry Tailings Pond mean
Queensberry
Mine
31/07/2012
Crushing Mill
Tailings
Downstream
Fluvial
07/04/2013
Sowen Burn
Sediment
Wanlock Water
Fluvial
07/04/2013
U/S Bay Mine
Sediment
Background
Sediment
Fluvial
07/04/2013
(Shortcleuch
Sediment
Water)
.

Arsenic
(mg/kg)

Cadmium
(mg/kg)

Chromium
(mg/kg)

Copper
(mg/kg)

Lead
(wt
%)

Mercury
(mg/kg)

Nickel
(mg/kg)

Selenium
(mg/kg)

Zinc
(wt %)

Total
moisture (%)

25.8

54.0

46.7

437

0.60

1.43

38.1

1.20

0.67

23.2

19.0

203

25.0

1220

5.92

1.65

47.0

2.10

3.14

16.7

58.7

44.6

26.8

1380

7.02

20.4

42.1

4.40

1.04

31.0

61.3

84.4

16

1538

6.17

1.58

51.1

3.40

2.25

18.9

45.8

37.4

12.8

1241

5.06

0.55

40.7

3.10

0.79

18.4

55.3

55.5

18.5

1386

6.08

7.51

44.6

3.63

1.36

22.8

14.2

3.2

43.2

74.1

0.08

0.22

50.3

0.70

0.02

6.20

25.6

12.3

34.2

164

0.98

0.35

45.9

0.8

0.24

15.6

17.8

5.84

73.2

80.0

0.47

0.14

67.5

<0.5

0.18

14.0

23.8

0.90

82.2

40.1

0.03

<0.1

86.6

<0.5

0.02

14.0

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Table 7.4 - Summary of published soil guideline values for selected elements. All data are quoted in
mg/kg dry weight

Categories
Soil Guideline

ICRCL
Metalliferous
Mine Sites

Soil Guideline

Dutch Soil
Remediation
Circular

Soil Guideline
EA Soil
Guidelines
Soil Guideline

CCME Soil
Guidelines

Soil Comparison

Towers et al.

Date

1990

Date

2009

Date

2009

Date

1999

Date

2006

Element

Trigger
Threshold

Maximum Action
Threshold

Arsenic

50

500

Cadmium

3

30

Copper

250

500

Lead

300

1000

Zinc

1000

3000

Element

Intervention Value

Arsenic

60

Cadmium

13

Copper

190

Lead

530

Mercury

36

Nickel

100

Zinc

720

Element

Residential

Allotments

Arsenic

32

43

Cadmium

10

1.8

Mercury

170

80

Nickel

130

230

Element

Environmental Health

Arsenic

17

Cadmium

3.8

Chromium

64

Copper

63

Lead

70

Mercury

12

Nickel

50

Zinc

200

Element

Mean Soil Concentrations for Southern
Uplands

Cadmium

1.28

Chromium

8.6

Copper

12

Lead

139

Nickel

6.5

Zinc

67

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7.31 Tailings samples
This group comprises all of the samples collected from the Queensberry Tailings Pond, the
Glencrieff Spoil Tip and the Queensberry Crushing Mill. A total of three samples have been
collected from the Queensberry Tailings Pond as the water data suggest that this material is
a significant source of diffuse metal pollution and the feature covers a wide region in the
lower reaches of the study area. These samples have been collected from different locations
within the tailings area to produce an average chemistry in order to mitigate the
heterogeneous nature of the sediment.
Queensberry Tailings
When the mean metal concentrations of the Queensberry Tailings are compared to the
ICRCL guidelines (1990) the maximum action trigger concentrations for cadmium (30 mg/kg),
copper (500 mg/kg), lead (1000 mg/kg) and zinc (3000 mg/kg) are all exceeded in the
sediment. The mean lead concentration (6.08 wt %; range 5.06 – 7.02 wt %) exceeds the
guideline by 61 times, the mean zinc concentration (1.36 wt %; range 0.79 – 2.25 wt %) is
five times greater than the guideline value, and the mean cadmium (55.5 mg/kg; range 37.4
– 84.4 mg/kg) and copper (1386 mg/kg; range 1241 – 1538 mg/kg) concentrations exceed
the guideline values by approximately two and three times respectively. In contrast, the
mean arsenic concentration (55.3 mg/kg; range 45.8 – 61.3 mg/kg) is below the maximum
action trigger value; however, it does exceed the trigger value of 50 mg/kg.
Compared to the more recent soil guidelines, the mean concentrations of lead, zinc,
cadmium and copper in these tailings also exceed the various guideline values. Mean lead
concentrations exceed the 1999 Canadian CCME Environmental Health guideline (70 mg/kg)
by approximately 870 times and the 2009 Dutch Soil Remediation Circular guideline (530
mg/kg) by 115 times. Mean zinc concentrations exceed the Canadian guideline (200 mg/kg)
and Dutch guideline (720 mg/kg) by 68 and 19 times respectively whereas the mean
cadmium concentrations exceed the Canadian (3.8 mg/kg) and Dutch guidelines (13 mg/kg)
by 14 and four times respectively. The EA Soil Guideline Values (2009) for cadmium in
residential areas and allotments (10 and 1.8 mg/kg respectively) are also exceeded in these
tailings by at least six times (based on the guideline value for residential areas). The mean
copper concentrations exceed the Canadian (63 mg/kg) and Dutch (190 mg/kg) guidelines by
22 and seven times respectively. The mean arsenic concentrations exceed the Canadian
guideline (17 mg/kg) and EA soil guidelines (residential areas: 32 mg/kg; allotments: 43
mg/kg) by three and two (based on the residential guideline value of 32 mg/kg) times
respectively, but are within the Dutch guidelines (76 mg/kg).
A comparison of the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as
reported by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.4), show that cadmium (55.5 mg/l), chromium
(18.5 mg/l), copper (1386 mg/kg), lead (6.08 wt %), nickel (44.6 mg/kg) and zinc (1.36 wt %)
are all enriched in the Queensberry Tailings.

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Glencrieff Mine Tailings
Only one sample was collected from the spoil tip at Glencrieff Mine as the water data
obtained in this study suggest that, in contrast to the Queensberry Tailings, this tip is not
contributing a significant amount of metal contamination to the Wanlock Water. The sample
was not collected from the main tip as there was some uncertainty of the stability of the
structure; the sample was therefore collected from an area in the vicinity of the abandoned
buildings.
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the sample analysed from Glencrieff Tip has
concentrations which exceed the cadmium (30 mg/kg), copper (500 mg/kg), lead (1000
mg/kg) and zinc (3000 mg/kg) maximum action trigger concentrations. The lead
concentration (5.92 wt %) is 60 times greater, the zinc concentration (3.14 wt %) is 10 times
greater and the cadmium (203 mg/kg) and copper (1120 mg/kg) concentrations exceed the
guidelines by seven and two times respectively.
Compared to the more recent soil guidelines, the concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and
copper in these tailings also exceed some of these alternative guideline values. The lead
concentration exceeds the 1999 Canadian CCME Environmental Health guideline (70 mg/kg)
by approximately 845 times and the 2009 Dutch Soil Remediation Circular guideline (530
mg/kg) by 112 times. The zinc concentration exceeds the Canadian guidelines (200 mg/kg)
and Dutch guidelines (720 mg/kg) by 157 and 44 times respectively whereas the cadmium
concentration exceeds the Canadian (3.8 mg/kg) and Dutch guidelines (13 mg/kg) by 53 and
15 times respectively. The EA Soil Guideline Values (2009) for cadmium in residential areas
and allotments (10 and 1.8 mg/kg respectively) are also exceeded in these tailings by at least
20 times (example quoted for the residential area guideline) and the copper concentrations
also exceed the Canadian (63 mg/kg) and Dutch (190 mg/kg) guidelines by 18 and three
times respectively. The arsenic concentration (19 mg/kg) marginally exceeds the Canadian
guideline of 17 mg/kg, but is within the EA (residential areas: 32 mg/kg; allotments: 43
mg/kg) and Dutch (76 mg/kg) soil guidelines.
A comparison of the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as
reported by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.5), show that cadmium (203 mg/l), chromium
(25.0 mg/l), copper (1220 mg/kg), lead (5.92 wt %), nickel (47.0 mg/kg) and zinc (3.14 wt %)
are all enriched in the Glencrieff Mine Tailings.
Queensberry Crushing Mill
One sample was collected from the sediment present in the vicinity of the Queensberry
Crushing Mill to provide some indication of the PHE concentrations present in this material.
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the sample analysed from the Queensberry
Crushing Mill has concentrations which exceed the lead (300 mg/kg) and cadmium (3 mg/kg)
threshold trigger concentrations. The lead concentration (769 mg/kg) is 2.5 times greater
than the threshold trigger concentration whereas the cadmium concentration (3.2 mg/kg)
marginally exceeds the guideline value. In contrast to the samples collected from the
Queensberry Tailings and Glencrieff Mine Tip, the zinc (217 mg/kg) and copper (74.1 mg/kg)
concentrations are below the threshold trigger concentrations of 1000 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg
respectively.

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Compared to the more recent soil guidelines, the concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and
copper in these tailings also exceed some of these alternative values. The lead concentration
(769 mg/kg) exceeds the 1999 Canadian CCME Environmental Health guideline (70 mg/kg)
by approximately 11 times and the 2009 Dutch Soil Remediation Circular guideline (530
mg/kg) by 1.5 times. The zinc (217 mg/kg) and copper (74.1 mg/kg) concentrations
marginally exceed the Canadian guidelines (zinc: 200 mg/kg; copper 63 mg/kg) but are
within the limits of the Dutch guidelines (zinc: 720 mg/kg; copper: 190 mg/kg). In contrast to
the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the cadmium concentration (3.2 mg/kg) in the crushing mill
tailings is within both the Canadian (3.8 mg/kg) and Dutch soil guidelines (13 mg/kg). The EA
Soil Guideline Values (2009) for cadmium in residential areas (10 mg/kg) is also complied
with; however, the guideline value for allotments (1.8 mg/kg) is exceeded by these tailings.
The arsenic concentration (14.2 mg/kg) is also below the Canadian (17 mg/kg), the Dutch (76
mg/kg) and the EA (residential areas: 32 mg/kg; allotments: 43 mg/kg) soil guidelines.
A comparison of the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as
reported by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.5), show that cadmium (3.2 mg/l), chromium
(43.2 mg/l), copper (74.1 mg/kg), lead (769 mg/kg), nickel (50.3 mg/kg) and zinc (217 mg/kg)
are all enriched in the Queensberry Crushing Mill Tailings.
7.32 Fluvial sediment
Three spot samples have been collected from the Wanlock Water in the lower reaches of the
study area to provide an indication of the extent of PHE concentrations present in the fluvial
sediments. The first sample was collected from the Wanlock Water upstream of Bay Mine
Adit (GR NS 90280 15770) to provide a comparison for the fluvial sediments collected lower
down in the catchment in the region of the Queensberry Tailings pond and Crushing Mill.
The second sample was collected at water sample point NS 86173 13770 in the Glenglass
Level and the third sample was collected at the downstream water point designated
Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn (NS 85397 14483). In addition to these three
samples, a fourth fluvial sediment has also been collected from the Shortcleuch Water (GR
NS 90361 15919) to represent the local background fluvial sediment, where it is believed
there is minimal impact from anthropogenic metalliferous contamination.
Glenglass Level
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the fluvial sediment collected from the
Glenglass Level discharge channel has concentrations which exceed the lead (1000 mg/kg),
zinc (3000 mg/kg) and cadmium (30 mg/kg) maximum action trigger concentrations. The
lead concentration (6000 mg/kg) is 6 times greater than the maximum action trigger
concentration whereas the zinc concentration (6720 mg/kg) and the cadmium concentration
(54.0 mg/kg) are approximately two times greater than the guideline values. In contrast, the
copper concentration (437 mg/kg) is below the maximum action trigger concentration (500
mg/kg), but exceeds the threshold trigger concentration of 250 mg/kg
In preference to the soil quality guidelines summarised in Table 7.3, these fluvial sediments
are compared to the Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines for
Environmental Health (1999), which provide a more appropriate comparison (see Table 7.5).
A comparison of the PHE concentrations determined in this sample with these more recent
Canadian freshwater sediment guidelines (lead 91.3 mg/kg; zinc: 315 mg/kg; cadmium: 3.5
mg/kg; copper: 197 mg/kg; arsenic: 17.0 mg/kg), show that in these fluvial sediments the

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concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium, copper and arsenic all exceed the PEL (Potential
Effect Level) thresholds; the PEL threshold is defined as the concentration which can
potentially have a harmful effect on the environment. The lead concentration (6000 mg/kg)
exceeds the guideline (91.3 mg/kg) by approximately 66 times. The zinc (6720 mg/kg)
concentrations exceed the guidelines (315 mg/kg) by 21 times and the cadmium
concentration (54 mg/kg) exceeds the guideline by 15 times. The copper concentration (437
mg/kg) is over double the guideline concentration (197 mg/kg) and the arsenic
concentration (25.8 mg/kg) is marginally higher than the guideline value (17.0 mg/kg).
To provide a more local comparison, the data from the fluvial sediments have also been
compared to the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as reported
by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.5). This shows that the cadmium (54.0 mg/kg), chromium
(46.7 mg/kg), copper (437 mg/kg), lead (6000 mg/kg), nickel (38.1 mg/kg) and zinc (6720
mg/kg) are all enriched in the fluvial sediments of the Glenglass Level discharge channel
when compared to the average local soils.
Table 7.5 - Summary of Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines (1999) for selected
elements. All values are quoted in mg/kg dry weight. ISQG (Interim Sediment Quality Guideline); PEL
(Potential Effect Level).
Element
Lead
Zinc
Cadmium
Copper
Arsenic

ISQG Threshold
3
123
0.6
35.7
5.9

PEL Threshold
91.3
315
3.5
197
17

Fluvial Sediment Bay Mine Adit
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the alluvial sediment collected from the
floodplain near Bay Mine Adit has lead concentrations which exceed the lead (1000 mg/kg)
maximum action trigger concentrations; the lead concentration (4740 mg/kg) is nearly five
times greater than this threshold level. In contrast, the zinc concentration (1772 mg/kg) and
cadmium concentration (5.84 mg/kg) are both below the maximum action trigger
concentrations (3000 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg respectively), but exceed the threshold trigger
concentrations of 1000mg/kg and 3 mg/kg respectively. In contrast the copper
concentration (73.2 mg/kg) is below the 250 mg/kg threshold trigger concentration.
In preference to the soil quality guidelines summarised in Table 7.4, these alluvial sediments
are compared to the Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines for
Environmental Health (1999), which provide are a more appropriate comparison (see Table
7.5). A comparison of the PHE concentrations determined in this sample with these more
recent Canadian freshwater sediment guidelines (lead 91.3 mg/kg; zinc: 315 mg/kg;
cadmium: 3.5 mg/kg; copper: 197 mg/kg; arsenic: 17.0 mg/kg), show that in these fluvial
sediments the concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and arsenic all exceed the PEL
(Potential Effect Level) thresholds. The lead concentration (4740 mg/kg) exceeds the
guideline (91.3 mg/kg) by approximately 68 times. The zinc (6720 mg/kg) concentrations
exceed the guidelines (315 mg/kg) by nine times and the cadmium concentration (5.84
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(17.8 mg/kg) is marginally higher than the guideline value (17.0 mg/kg). In contrast, the
copper concentration (80.0 mg/kg) is below the guideline concentration (197 mg/kg).
To provide a more local comparison, the data from the alluvial sediments have also been
compared to the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as reported
by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.5). This shows that the cadmium (5.84 mg/kg), chromium
(73.2 mg/kg), copper (80 mg/kg), lead (4740 mg/kg), nickel (67.5 mg/kg) and zinc (1772
mg/kg) are all enriched in the alluvial sediments near Bay Mine Adit when compared to the
average local soils.
Wanlock Water Downstream of Sowen Burn
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the fluvial sediment collected from the
Wanlock Water downstream of the Sowen Burn, has concentrations which exceed the lead
(1000 mg/kg) maximum action trigger concentrations; the lead concentration (9811 mg/kg)
is nearly 10 times greater than this threshold level. In contrast, the zinc concentration (2389
mg/kg), cadmium concentration (12.3 mg/kg) and copper concentration (164 mg/kg) are all
below the maximum action trigger concentrations (3000 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg
respectively), but exceed the threshold trigger concentrations of 1000mg/kg, 3 mg/kg and
250 mg/kg respectively.
In preference to the soil quality guidelines summarised in Table 7.3, these fluvial sediments
are compared to the Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines for
Environmental Health (1999), which provide a more appropriate comparison (see Table 7.5).
A comparison of the PHE concentrations determined in this sample with these more recent
Canadian freshwater sediment guidelines (lead: 91.3 mg/kg; zinc: 315 mg/kg; cadmium: 3.5
mg/kg; copper: 197 mg/kg; arsenic: 17.0 mg/kg), show that in these fluvial sediments the
concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium, copper and arsenic all exceed the PEL thresholds. The
lead concentration (9811 mg/kg) exceeds the PEL guideline (91.3 mg/kg) by approximately
107 times; the zinc (2389 mg/kg) concentrations exceed the guidelines (315 mg/kg) by eight
times; the cadmium concentration (12.28 mg/kg) exceeds the guideline by four times and
the arsenic concentration (25.6 mg/kg) is marginally higher than the guideline value (17.0
mg/kg). In contrast, the copper concentration (164 mg/kg) is below the guideline
concentration (197 mg/kg).
To provide a more local comparison, the data from the fluvial sediments have also been
compared to the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as reported
by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.4). This shows that the cadmium (12.3 mg/kg), chromium
(34.2 mg/kg), copper (164 mg/kg), lead (9811 mg/kg), nickel (45.9 mg/kg) and zinc (2389
mg/kg) are all enriched in the fluvial sediments of the Wanlock Water in this area of the
catchment when compared to the average local soils.
Shortcleuch Water (Background) Fluvial Sediment
When compared to the ICRCL guidelines (1990), the fluvial sediment collected from the
Shortcleuch Water has zinc (237 mg/kg), cadmium (0.9 mg/kg) and copper (40.1 mg/kg)
concentrations that are below the trigger threshold concentrations (see Table 7.3). In
contrast, the lead concentration (314 mg/kg) marginally exceeds the threshold trigger
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In preference to the soil quality guidelines summarised in Table 7.3, these fluvial sediments
are compared to the Canadian CCME Freshwater Sediment Quality Guidelines for
Environmental Health (1999), which provides a more appropriate comparison (see Table
7.5). A comparison of the PHE concentrations determined in this sample with these more
recent Canadian freshwater sediment guidelines (lead: 91.3 mg/kg; zinc: 315 mg/kg;
cadmium: 3.5 mg/kg; copper: 197 mg/kg; arsenic: 17.0 mg/kg), show that in these fluvial
sediments the concentrations of lead and arsenic both exceed the PEL thresholds. The lead
concentration (314 mg/kg) exceeds the PEL guideline (91.3 mg/kg) by approximately three
times and the arsenic concentration (23.8 mg/kg) is marginally higher than the guideline
value (17.0 mg/kg). In contrast, the zinc (237 mg/kg) and cadmium (0.9 mg/kg)
concentrations are approximately double the ISQG (Interim Sediment Quality Guideline
value) concentrations (123 mg/kg and 0.6 mg/keg respectively) whereas the copper
concentration (40.1 mg/kg) marginally exceeds the ISQG concentration (35.7 mg/kg).
To provide a more local comparison, the data from the fluvial sediments have also been
compared to the typical concentrations found in soils in the Southern Uplands as reported
by Tower et al. (2006) (see Table 7.4). This shows that the chromium (82.2 mg/kg), copper
(40.1 mg/kg), lead (314 mg/kg), nickel (86.6 mg/kg) and zinc (237 mg/kg) are all enriched in
the fluvial sediments of the Shortcleuch Water when compared to the average local soils.
7.4 Rainfall Data
Daily rainfall collected from Meadowfoot has been provided by SEPA, the results are
presented below and shown on figure 7.13. For the period between January 2012 and March
2013, the average daily rainfall is 4.6mm/day with a maximum amount of 39.6mm/day.
Between September 2012 and January 2013 dataloggers were installed in to the discharge
channels for Bay Mine and Glenglass Level. The peaks in rainfall correspond to rises in the
water depths in the channels; thus suggesting a relationship between mine water flow rates
and rainfall events.

Figure 7.13 Graph of daily rainfall against depths of water in mine water discharges

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8. Data Analyses
Primary data collation and the sampling results have been shown in section 7, in addition to
presenting these results, further analyses have been made on the water samples for lead,
zinc and cadmium. Although copper was described in section 7, the results in the Wanlock
Water indicated this was not a problem (i.e. concentrations < EQS), thus are not analysed
fully below.
8.1 Analysis of Wanlock Water samples
A number of routine samples were taken along the course of the Wanlock Water, with some
additional ad-hoc samples taken, these were dependant on river flow conditions at the time
of the visits. The dissolved and total concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and copper along
the course of the river are shown in figures 8.1 to 8.3.

Figure 8.1 – Mean total metal concentrations along Wanlock Water

Figure 8.1 shows the mean total metal concentrations going from upstream on the left to
downstream on the right, with successive samples being in relative order. The zinc and
cadmium concentrations show a very similar pattern; there are low values in the region of
Straitsteps Mine, when there is a step in the concentration. These values increase to the
point where the Glenglass Level enters the river, and is followed by a second larger step
where the concentrations more than double. The concentrations of zinc and cadmium
increase slightly as the Wanlock Water passes the tailing pond and smelter mill areas. The
lead concentrations show a different pattern to the zinc and cadmium, albeit the lead still
increases downstream through the study area. The values upstream of Glencrieve Cottage
are fairly low, however there is a step between Glencrieve and Bay mine, this is most likely
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Bay Mine and the tailings pond, there is little change, except for a small increase likely to be
caused by the crushing mill area. As the Wanlock Water flows past the Queensberry tailings
pond (and the smelter mill), the lead concentrations rapidly increase by a factor of three,
between the upstream of the tailings pond sampling point and downstream of the Sowen
Burn. The downstream of tailings pond location is situated upstream of the Glenmarchhope
Burn and Wanlock Water confluence; the bottom section of the burn runs alongside and
cuts through the end of the tailing pond. Thus, this is the likely reasoning for the increase
between the downstream of tailings pond and downstream of Sowen Burn sampling points.
The dissolved metal concentrations along Wanlock Water are shown in figures 8.2 and 8.3,
the patterns (and concentrations) for the zinc and cadmium results are very similar to the
trends in the total metal concentrations. The initial section of the dissolved metal
concentrations graph for lead is similar albeit at a slightly lower concentration than the total
lead, up to the tailing area. Around the tailing area there is not the rapid and marked
increase in dissolved lead concentrations. The results at these sample points are also much
lower than the total concentrations; this is likely to be due to lead being present in the
particulate form and not as dissolved lead.

Figure 8.2 – Mean dissolved metal concentrations along Wanlock Water

In figure 8.3 the relevant metal concentrations are plotted with their respective EQS values.
The graph indicates that zinc and cadmium concentrations exceed the EQS values in the
vicinity of Straitsteps Mine and remain above EQS throughout the study area. The lead
concentrations reach and/or marginally exceed the EQS values in the region of Straitsteps
Mine, and go markedly above EQS close to the Pates Knowes Smelter / Glencrieff Mine. It
should be noted that the copper concentration, which although demonstrate an increasing
trend along the course of the Wanlock Water, do not exceed the EQS values for copper.

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Figure 8.3 –Mean metal concentrations along Wanlock Water and respective EQS values

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8.2 Analysis of mine water samples
Throughout the first part of the study, regular samples were taken at number of unnamed
adits upstream of the museum; the results from these are shown in appendix 1. However,
these adits do not appear to contribute any pollution to Wanlock Water, and their water
analysis appears to be similar to the groundwater/shallow water. Regular water samples
were taken from two substantial mine water discharges from Bay Mine adit and Glenglass
Level; the results from which are shown in section 7. Both these two discharges were
present throughout the study period, however in some instances the Wanlock Water
became dry upstream of Bay Mine Adit and it is believed that the Bay Mine Adit discharge is
in part the resurgence of Wanlock Water. Thus, for a proper analysis, the sample results
upstream of Bay Mine should be used in conjunction with those from Bay Mine Adit.
Table 8.1 – Summary table of mean metal concentrations (as μg/L) for mine discharges (excluding
anomalous readings)

Site

Cadmium
(Dissolved)
Upstream of Bay Mine (at Straitsteps) 0.65
Upstream of Bay Mine (at Glencrieve 0.64
Cottage)
Bay Mine Adit Discharge
1.57
Glenglass Level
4.39
Wanlock Water Downstream of 2.63
Sowen Burn
November 2012 and January 2013 Data Only
Upstream of Bay Mine (at Straitsteps) ≤1.15
Upstream of Bay Mine (at Bay Mine)
1.00
Bay Mine Adit Discharge
1.40

Copper
Lead
Zinc
(Dissolved) (Dissolved)
(Total)
≤1
14.91
80
≤1
12.00
68
≤1
3.09
2.00

20.36
38.50
51.00

120
471
302

≤1.5
≤1
≤1

25.5
30
18

155
139
113

The results of the water analysis for the mine water discharges and associated sampling are
summarised in table 8.1. At Bay Mine Adit, the cadmium concentration increases by a factor
of 2.4; the copper is unchanged; the lead increases by a factor of 1.4; and the zinc increases
by a factor of 5.9 from that of the Wanlock Water at Straitsteps. Comparing the samples
from Bay Mine Adit to Glenglass Level, the cadmium is higher by a factor of 2.8; the copper
by 3; the lead by 1.9; and the zinc by 3.9.
With the flow from Bay Mine Adit being, in part, a resurgence of the Wanlock Water, the
chemistry and flow rates of any ‘mine water’ inputs are uncertain. As such, any further
analysis is currently not feasible. However it is probable that the mine water chemistry may
be similar to that from the Glenglass Level. Comparing the results of Bay Mine Adit and
Glenglass Level with the Wanlock Water samples (see figure 8.3 and table 8.1) show there is
a sharp increase in the cadmium and zinc concentrations in the river after the Glenglass
Level; however, the concentrations of lead remain fairly constant after Glenglass Level.
Although the actual concentrations in Glenglass are reasonably high, they are lower than
those observed downstream of Sowen Burn (i.e. 38.5μg/L compared to 51μg/L); this
increase suggests another significant source of lead pollution, especially considering the

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38.5μg/L at Glenglass Level would naturally be diluted by the Wanlock Water and any
further tributaries.
8.3 Analysis of diffuse source samples
Set sample locations were chosen along the Wanlock Water for the length of the study area.
These sample sites included areas around potential diffuse sources of pollution in
conjunction with areas which may be contaminated by the areas of diffuse pollution.
Although this section describes diffuse area sources of pollution, they are some parts where
there are distinct flows and or collections of a number of sources. These distinct points of
flows have been sampled and use to estimate flow rates and patterns of contamination
arising from diffuse sources. However, the sample points analysed may give an incomplete
quantification of the metal loadings from these diffuse areas.
Analysis of the sample results, which are shown in section 7 and below in figure 8.4 to 8.6,
indicate there is little input of metal contamination (Pb, Zn, Cd and Cu) upstream of the Bay
Mine Adit discharge. In addition to the mine water point sources from Glenglass Level and
Bay Mine Adit, there are other sources further downstream which also significantly
contribute to the concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and copper present in the Wanlock
Water.
Further sample locations and a focused analysis of data downstream of Glenglass Level,
showed there were very high concentrations of lead, zinc, cadmium and copper present
from a number (at least four) low flow-rate discharge locations from the ore processing
areas around the old crushing mill and the old tailings (catch) ponds next to the Queensberry
Smelting Mill; in addition to this there was also an extra ‘point’ source discharge from the
former Glencrieff Mine Settlement Ponds near to Glenglass Level. The results from these
diffuse discharges are summarised in table 8.2 and the flows from these points are likely to
be approximately half the total flow from diffuse sources. The individual results however, for
each of these points (see appendix 1), are generally highly variable in nature; albeit they
always contained high metal concentrations. This is likely to reflect the heterogeneous
nature of the tailings pond. Some of the sample results show a large difference between the
dissolved and total metal concentrations; this is especially true for some of the lead
readings, where a significant proportion (c. 70 – 80%) of the lead is reported as total lead,
and is likely to be present in the particulate form.
Although each individual discharge listed in table 3 typically has a flow of <1 L/s,
considerably lower compared to the mine water discharges (total of 115 to 221 L/s), the
concentrations are appreciably greater than the mine water, with typical loadings (based on
a total flow of 5.5 L/s and mean dissolved metal concentrations) of 5280µg/s of lead,
5135µg/s of zinc and 37µg/s of cadmium. For comparative purposes, the total mean loadings
for the mine water discharges are 4907µg/s for lead, 49,108µg/s for zinc, and 497µg/s for
cadmium.

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Table 8.2 – Summary table of mean metal concentrations (as μg/L) for diffuse discharges (excluding
anomalous readings)

Site

Cadmium
Total
Diss.
settlement 6.1
5.0

Glencrieff
pond runoff
Downstream of old
crushing mill
Queensberry
tailings
pond ditch
Queensberry
tailings
pond ponded water
Queensberry
tailings
pond runoff channel

Lead
Total
Diss.
72
75.3

Zinc
Total
Diss.
1904
1831

Flow Rate
(L/s)
0.9

5.7

5.6

1098

956

599

555

0.8

9.5

9.3

2039

1057

1268

1236

0.7

6.4

5.3

5328

932

979

756

0.3

9.2

9.0

1950

1854

369

362

0.3

Figure 8.4 – Map of dissolved lead concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)

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Figure 8.5 – Map of total zinc concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)

Figure 8.6 – Map of dissolved cadmium concentrations (as mean concentration / EQS value)

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8.4 Analysis of sediment samples
The results from the sediment samples discussed in Section 7.3 show that the fluvial
material associated with the Wanlock Water is impacted by metalliferous contamination
from the mine workings at Wanlockhead. Furthermore, the results obtained from the
‘background’ sample from Shortcleuch Water demonstrate that, compared to the average
local soil in the Southern Uplands, the area as a whole has elevated concentrations of metals
(e.g. lead, zinc, copper, nickel and chromium), originating from the local mineralised bedrock
geology.
The three tailings samples collected from the Queensberry Tailings Pond have lead and zinc
concentrations in the weight percent level of 6.1 wt % and 1.6 wt % respectively. To put this
in to some context, the amount of lead and zinc in this unconsolidated material is
approximately 200 and 60 times greater than the local background concentrations detected
in the sample of fluvial sediment obtained from the Shortcleuch Water (lead: 314 mg/kg;
zinc 237 mg/kg). In addition, the Queensberry Tailing are also enriched in cadmium (55.5
mg/kg), arsenic (55.3 mg/kg), copper 91386 mg/kg), nickel (44.6 mg/kg) and mercury (7.51
mg/kg) compared to the background fluvial samples collected from Shortcleuch Water (see
Table 7.4). These tailings ponds cover an area of approximately 9000 m2, and are located
along a reach of approximately 300 m in length along the Wanlock Water and 75 m along the
Glenmarchhope Burn. There is therefore, a direct pathway for particulate material, in
addition to the contaminated surface waters (discussed above), to enter the Wanlock Water
from the Queensberry Tailings Pond. This is reflected in the increase in concentrations for
lead and zinc between the fluvial sediments collected from upstream of Bay Mine Adit (lead:
4740 mg/kg; zinc: 1772 mg/kg) and downstream of the Sowen Burn (lead: 9811 mg/kg: zinc:
2389 mg/kg) (see Figure 8.7). In conjunction with lead and zinc, there are increases in other
metals between these two sample points (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, mercury and copper – see
Table 7.4) suggesting that these metals may also be introduced into the sediments of the
Wanlock Water from the Queensberry Tailings Pond (see Figure 8.7 and 8.8). Not all metals
show an increase between these two sample points however (e.g. chromium and nickel –
see Table 7.4), therefore these results indicate that some metals present in the Wanlock
Water sediments have sources other than the Queensberry Tailings.
In contrast to the Queensberry Tailings, the Queensberry Crushing Mill sediments do not
appear to be such a significant source of particulate contaminants (see Figure 8.7 and 8.8).
These sediments have lower/similar concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, chromium,
mercury, nickel, copper and zinc compared to the sediments collected upstream of Bay Mine
Adit and downstream of Sowen Burn (see Table 7.4). In contrast, the sediments collected
from the crushing mill do have an elevated concentration of lead (780 mg/kg) compared to
the fluvial sediments; although the concentrations are significantly lower than the
concentrations recorded in the tailings samples. Although the results obtained in this study
suggest that the Queensberry Crushing Mill is not a primary source of particulate
contamination, when compared to the background sample from Shortcleuch Water, these
sediments have elevated cadmium, copper, mercury and selenium concentrations in
addition to lead and zinc (see Table 7.4).

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A single tailings sample was collected from the tip at Glencrieff Mine which demonstrated
lead and zinc concentrations of 5.92 wt % and 3.14 wt % respectively; the lead concentration
is similar to the mean concentrations calculated for the Queensberry Tailings, however the
zinc concentration is double. Furthermore, these tailings also have the highest recorded
concentration of cadmium (203 mg/kg) determined in this study. These results indicate that
the tailings in the Glencrieff Mine tip have a higher content of ZnS (sphalerite) compared to
the material at the Queensberry Tailings. However, the Glencrieff Mine Tip is located
approximately 120 m from the water channel and therefore poses less of a risk to the
Wanlock Water compared to the Queensberry Tailings Ponds.
The fluvial sediment collected from the Glenglass Level discharge channel has lead (6000
mg/kg) and zinc (6720 mg/kg) concentrations, which are approximately 20 and 30 times
higher than the concentration found in the background sediment collected from Shortcleuch
Water. In contrast to the sediments collected from the Queensberry Tailings Pond and
Crushing Mill and the Glencrieff Mine Tip, the zinc concentration in the Glenglass Level
discharge channel exceeds that of lead. These higher concentrations of zinc, relative to lead,
reported in the both the Glencrieff Mine Tip and the Glenglass Level discharge channel may
be the result of a higher percentage of ZnS being present in the ore-body mined by
Glencrieff Mine compared to other workings in the vicinity. This may explain the why the
Glenglass Level (0.52 mg/L) and the surface runoff water samples draining the grassed-over
Glencrieff Settlement Ponds (2.2 mg/L) have some of the highest concentrations of zinc.
The number of sediment samples collected and analysed in this study are limited, and can
therefore only provide a guide to the level of metal contamination present in the sediments.
For a greater level of confidence in identifying the sources of the particulate contaminants,
in addition to obtaining a more representative indication in the metal concentrations
present in the tailings and fluvial sediments, further samples are required for analysis

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Figure 8.7 – Map of lead and zinc sediment samples

Figure 8.8 – Map of lead and zinc sediment samples

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8.5 Analysis of metal contamination contributions
Results from the various samples and spot flow measurements allowed for an analysis of the
contributions to the cadmium, lead and zinc contamination in the Wanlock Water. For the
main observed contributors of the mine water and diffuse sources (which have been
highlighted above), an estimate of the metal loadings can be determined and quantified as a
percentage of the total downstream loadings. The results from this have been summarised
in table 8.3, however, it should be noted that the flows are only estimated and the rates
from the diffuse source are based on visual estimates.
A review of the data shown in table 8.3 has highlighted a number of key observations
summarised below:


The mine water sources (i.e. Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level) contribute to
between approximately 25% and 50% of the metal loading observed in the Wanlock
Water downstream of the confluence with the Sowen Burn. The percentage of
cadmium and zinc loadings sourced from the mine water sources are greater (53%
and 40% respectively), suggesting that the mine water is the primary source of these
two dissolved metals. In contrast, it is estimated that only 25% of the dissolved lead
originates from the mine water.



Based on the available data, it appears that the diffuse water sources (i.e. surface
waters from the Queensberry Tailings Pond) only contribute between approximately
6% and 11% of the metal loading observed in the Wanlock Water downstream of the
confluence with the Sowen Burn. However, because of the estimated nature of the
flow measurements recorded from the tailings pond, combined with the high metal
concentrations recorded and a number of additional minor flows where it was not
possible to obtain an estimated flow rate, this figure is believed to be an
underestimate of the true metal loading originating from the diffuse sources.

The total loadings of the estimated values for the diffuse and mine water sources described
above (and shown in table 8.3) do not equal that measured downstream of Sowen Burn Wanlock water confluence. The total of the mean metal loadings for the diffuse sources and
mine water contributes to approximately 30% (lead) to 60% (cadmium) of the total metal
loadings observed at the downstream sampling point. These results suggest that there is a
significant portion of contamination which has not been measured in this study. There are a
number of factors which may account for this discrepancy in the data which are detailed
below:
1. The measured flow rates based on the salt gauging method may be
underestimated.
2. The total amount of surface flow originating from the Queensberry Tailings
Pond (and other areas of diffuse contamination) has not been fully quantified
in this study.
3. Both the Wanlock Water and Glenmarchhope Burn are actively eroding the
banks of the tailings pond (see figure 8.9). This bank erosion will be
contributing to the metal loadings measured at the downstream sampling
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4. Re-mobilisation of alluvial sediments and contaminants present within the
Wanlock Water and other tributaries will be making some contribution to the
metal loadings, some of which may not have been accounted for in this study.
5. Sub-surface flows entering the Wanlock Water (i.e. surface water permeating
through tip material as a shallow groundwater) may be contributing to the
metal loadings.
6. Other sources for the metals may remain in the study area, which have not
been identified in this study.

Table 8.3 – Summary table of mean metal loadings and percentage of the downstream loading below
Sowen Burn
Site
Cadmium (dissolved)
Lead (dissolved)
Zinc (total)
Loading Percentage of Loading
Percentage of Loading Percentage of
(kg/day) downstream
(kg/day) downstream
(kg/day) downstream
Glencreiff settlement 0.0006
0.007
0.127
pond runoff
Downstream
of 0.0004
0.013
0.039
crushing mill
Tailings Pond Ditch
0.0004
0.017
0.207
Tailings Pond Ponded 0.0003
0.010
0.010
Water
Tailings Pond Runoff
0.0001
0.010
0.016
Diffuse Sources
0.0018
0.048
0.399
Measured (Total
Means)
Diffuse Sources
0.0036
5.7 %
0.096
7.7 %
0.798
11 %
Estimated (Total
Means)
Bay Mine Adit
0.0164
0.168
1.258
Glenglass Level
0.0170
0.146
1.676
Mine Water Sources
0.0334
53 %
0.314
25 %
2.934
40 %
(Total Means)
Wanlock
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Figure 8.9 – Photos showing the erosion of the bank of tailings pond from Glenmarchhope Burn. The
main photo was taken in July 2012; the insert photo was taken in August 2012.

8.6 Rainfall analysis
From the rainfall data provided by SEPA (see section 7.4) there are a number of
higher rainfall events which correspond to the higher flow rates (as depth of water)
from both Bay Mine and Glenglass Level. This reinforces the hypothesis that rain
water and / or surface water is entering the mine workings and being discharged
through these adits. During one of these events in November 2012, a round of
monitoring and water sampling was undertaken. The results from these samples
show the following; however it should be noted that in some instances there could
be a delay in rainfall effects on the mine water discharges.







Cadmium: Bay Mine and Glenglass concentrations were unchanged
compared to previous results; although during the winter months,
concentrations were lower in Glenglass.
Lead: Little or no change in concentrations were observed at Glenglass in
response to rainfall; however there may be a slight increase at Bay Mine. It is
also noted that the background concentrations in the Wanlock Water were
also elevated in November 2012.
Zinc: The zinc concentrations show the same trends as those observed for
Cadmium.
Copper: No observable change was recorded with respect to rainfall events.

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9. Conclusions
Based upon the analysis of the data and subsequent the discussion presented in sections 7
and 8, the following conclusions can be made:


The study at Wanlockhead and throughout the upper parts of the Wanlock Water,
successfully ran for 12 months, with 210 water samples taken and 9 sediment
samples collected for analysis. These water and sediment samples included a
combination of routine and ad-hoc samples of 42 locations throughout the area.



Throughout the study, on-site analyses were taken at all water sampling points; the
results of the on-site data aided a better understanding and more prompt decisions
on sampling localities.



During part (autumn-winter) of the study, dataloggers were installed at Bay Mine
Adit and Glenglass Level discharges; these showed that in certain wet weather
circumstances, there is a significant input of shallow, and/or surface water, entering
the mining system.



The temperature data from the dataloggers also shows the water in Glenglass Level
is warmer than that from Bay Mine Adit, indicating a deeper route/source for
Glenglass, and/or the water at Bay Mine includes colder surface water.



During the study, it was observed that the Wanlock Water lost water before
reaching Bay Mine; often the river was dry upstream of Bay Mine and on occasions
dry at Glencrieve Cottage. Visually, the river appears to lose water between
Straitsteps mine and Glencrieve Cottage, with some extra losses occurring slightly
upstream of Bay Mine Adit discharge. It is believed that the discharge from Bay Mine
is in part the resurgence of Wanlock Water with some additional mine water input.



Spot flow rate measurements were made of the two main mine water discharges.
Using these data, in conjunction with the chemistry data, the following loading rates
can be determined: the water from Bay Mine has a lead loading of 0.17 kg/day; a
zinc loading of 1.3 kg/day and cadmium loading of 0.016 kg/day. The Glenglass Level
discharge has a lead loading of 0.15 kg/day; zinc loading of 1.7 kg/day and cadmium
loading of 0.017 kg/day. Thus the total metal loadings from mine water are 0.31
kg/day for lead, 2.9 kg/day for zinc and 0.03 kg/day for cadmium.



There are a number of small flows and seepages associated with mineral processing
features including old mine settlement ponds, tailings pond and ore crushing areas.
Estimates of flow rates along with water samples taken from some of the discharges
have been obtained; these data give an overall approximate loading of diffuse
sources of 0.1 kg/day of lead, 0.4 kg/day of zinc and 0.004 kg/day of cadmium. These
values are between approximately 6% and 11% of the total downstream metals
loading, and are likely to be an under-estimate of the diffuse source.



A comparison of the two mine water source loadings (Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass
Level) indicate that the lead pollution is contributed by approximately 25% from

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both of these sources. In contrast, the data suggest that approximately 50% of the
zinc and cadmium are contributed from the mine water sources, primarily the
Glenglass Level.


Based on the data obtained from the Wanlock Water downstream of the Sowen
Burn with those obtained from the mine water and diffuse sources, the total
contribution of the metal loadings are approximately 33% for lead, 59% for cadmium
and 49% for zinc. This suggests that there is a significant contribution from sources
which have not been directly measured in this study. This is probably as a result of
an underestimation of the diffuse pollution and/or re-mobilisation of contamination
in the alluvial material.



The fluvial sediments collected from the Wanlock Water show that the mining
activity in the area has contaminated the river channel sediments; lead
concentrations in the fluvial sediments collected downstream of the confluence with
the Sowen Burn contain 9811 mg/kg of lead; 2389 mg/kg of zinc; 12.3 mg/kg
cadmium and 164 mg/kg copper. These concentrations are all elevated compared to
the concentrations found in typical soils present in the Southern Uplands as
reported by Towers et al. (2006) and exceed the Canadian Freshwater Sediment
Quality Guidelines (1999) PEL (Potential Effect Level) for lead, zinc and cadmium.



The main sources of the particulate contamination in the fluvial sediments of the
Wanlock Water identified in this study are the Queensberry Tailings Ponds. This
feature covers approximately 9000 m2 in the lower region of the study area and is
bordered by both the Wanlock Water and the Glenmarchhope Burn.



The sediment contained within the tailings pond is unconsolidated, predominantly
fine-grained and easily washed into the river channel; erosion gullies are common
features present across this feature. In contrast to the Queensberry Tailings Ponds,
the results obtained from this study suggest, that although the lead and zinc
concentrations are elevated compared to background values in the Glencrieff Mine
Tip (present at the weight percent level) and in the Queensberry Crushing Mill, these
areas are less significant sources of particulate contamination.



The results from the water and sediment sample analyses both suggest that of the
two point sources of mine water, the Glenglass Level is the primary source of zinc
and cadmium, whereas lead is sourced from both the diffuse sources and the point
sources of the Bay Mine Adit and the Glenglass Level. The metal loadings from these
two point sources contribute to the Wanlock Water failing EQS for lead (7.2 µg/L),
zinc (50 µg/L based on hardness of 50 – 100 mg/L of CaCO3) and cadmium (0.09 µg/L
based on hardness of 50 – 100 mg/L of CaCO3).



The water and sediment samples also highlight that, in addition to the point sources,
diffuse sources of metal (lead, zinc, cadmium and copper) contamination, present in
both the dissolved and particulate form, originate from the spoil heaps present in
the area, especially the Queensberry Tailings Ponds and the Glencrieff Tailings Pond.

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10. Recommendations
A number of recommendations have been identified in this report for further work that is
required to form a remediation strategy for the site. These recommendations are as follows:


Undertake an ecological survey of the Wanlock Water and surrounding mine spoil
tips to assess the impact of the metalliferous mining activity on the local flora and
fauna. This survey would also identify any metal tolerant species which may be
present in the area.



Undertake detailed stream monitoring to determine the amount of water that is lost
from the Wanlock Water. This could potentially be achieved using tracer tests to
determine the source(s) of the water being discharged at Bay Mine and Glenglass
Level.



Prevent the Wanlock Water losing water to the mine workings by re-engineering /
sealing the existing channel through the village of Wanlockhead, and subsequently
re-assess the flows and chemistry data from Bay Mine Adit and Glenglass Level.



Undertake a survey of the tailings pond and other mineral processing areas present
in the catchment to determine the erosion rates of the sediment and assess the
tailings material in relation to contaminated land guidelines. This information would
be required to inform the assessment for viable remediation options (e.g. soil
washing, phyto-remediation, capping, removal of material etc.).



Stabilise and/or remediate the Queensberry Tailings Pond to restrict or prevent
particulate contamination from entering the fluvial sediments of the Wanlock
Water. Further investigative work would be required post any remedial works to
assess the success of the activity.



Once the above recommendations have been completed a second study, following a
similar strategy discussed in this report, would be required to determine the success
of any remedial works undertaken and to identify any additional significant sources
of zinc, lead or cadmium and associated loadings. A strategy for treating any residual
pollution would subsequently be required.



If the above works are not undertaken, then it is recommended that the water
originating from the Glenglass Level, Queensberry Tailings Pond, and Bay Mine Adit
be assessed for treatment, preferably by passive methods, which may include novel
techniques currently being tested. For example treating Glenglass Level using a
conventional reed bed (Phragmities sp.) could require an estimated size in the order
of 40,000 m2; whereas a compost bio-reactor in the order of 10,000m2† might be a
feasible alternative. The flow rate from Bay Mine Adit may change following the
remedial works recommended above; based on the current flow and metal loading,
the area required for a conventional, passive reed bed would be in the order of
20,000m2†.

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

Because of the high percentages of lead and zinc detected in the Queensberry
Tailings Pond sediment, it is recommended that the area should be fenced off to
prevent livestock and deter members of the public (the Southern Uplands Way
follows the southern edge of the ponds) from entering the site (see appendix 3).



It is recommended that work be undertaken to investigate the impact the bioavailable metal concentrations have upon the fresh water environment to fully
understand the impact the metal concentrations have on the ecology of the
Wanlock Water.



No analysis has been undertaken in this report to assess the potential for the
Queensberry Tailings Ponds to produce airborne contaminants as this is beyond the
scope of this report. However, the fine-grained nature of some of the material
present at the site may be susceptible to becoming airborne during periods of dry
weather. Therefore, although the village of Wanlockhead is located to the SE of the
area (i.e. the village is not located downwind of the site based on the prevailing SW
wind direction), because of the close proximity of the Queensberry Tailings Pond to
the Southern Uplands Way, it is recommended that this potential impact also be
investigated in future.

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11. References
BSI, 1995. Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Part 2 Dilution Methods. BSI 3680
Part 2: 1995, British Standards Institution, London.
CCME, 1999. Canadian Sediment Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life.
(http://ceqg-rcqe.ccme.ca/). Accessed February 2013.
CCME, 1999. Canadian Soil Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Environmental and
Human Health. (http://ceqg-rcqe.ccme.ca/). Accessed February 2013.
Dutch Soil Remediation Circular, 2009.
(http://www.esdat.net/Environmental%20Standards/Dutch/ENGELSE%20versie%20circul
aire%20Bodemsanering%202009.pdf). Accessed February 2013.
EA Soil Guideline Values, 2009. (http://www.environmentagency.gov.uk/research/planning/64015.aspx). Accessed February 2013.
Floyd J.D., 2003. Geology of the Leadhills district: a brief explanation of the geological map
sheet 15E Leadhills. British Geological Survey. 30pp
ICRCL, 1990. Notes on the restoration and aftercare of metalliferous mining sites for pasture
and grazing.
PIRAMID, 2003. Engineering guidelines for the passive remediation of acidic and/or
metalliferous mine drainage and similar wastewaters. European Commission 5th
Framework RTD Project no. EVK1-CT-1999-000021. 166pp
Rowan J.S., Barnes S.J.A, Hetherington S.L. & Lamber B., 1995. Geomorphology and
pollution: the environmental impacts of lead mining, Leadhills, Scotland. Journal of
geochemical exploration, 52, pp57-65.
SEPA, 2008. Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003:
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Water, South Central Scotland.
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2013.
Towers, W., Grieve, I.C., Hudson, G., Campbell, C.D., Lilly, A., Davidson, D.A., Bacon, J.R.,
Langan, S.J. & Hopkins, D.W., 2006. Report on the current state and threats to Scotland’s
soil resource. Environmental Research Report 2006/01.
(http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/09/21115639/0). Accessed February
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Younger, P.L. & Adams, R. 1999. Predicting mine water rebound. R&D Technical report
W179. Prepared for the Environment Agency.
Waterbody information sheet 10619. (http://apps.sepa.org.uk/rbmp/pdf/10619.pdf).
Accessed February 2013.

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J33 LII In.? in: 0.09 C.09 3' 3 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0003 <0.001 031 0.011 C.CC3
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J33 LII In1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0005 0.C01 0.001 0.013 C.C11
J33 LII In1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0005 <?0001 031 0013 C.C 12
J33 LII I3.1-lr in: 005- C05 5 I3 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 0.001 <0.001 0.001 0.001 0.C01 0.001 0055 C.C5
J33 LII in: 0.09 C.09 10 10 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.000! 0.000! 0.C01 031 0.012 C.C1
J33 LII 0.111 In.? in: 0.0? 12 13 <1 <1 0.001 <0.001 0.002 <0.001 0.0013 0.0013 0.C01 0.002 0053 C.C11
Wdtur J33 LII in: ..1I. 0.0? 1-1- 10 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.000! 0.000! <0.001 031 0.011 C.CC9
Wdtur J33 LII in: ..1I. 0.00 COE 11 11 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0009 0.000! 0.C02 0.001 0.091 C.C13
J33 Eri?ge 0.09 C.09 3 9 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0005 150.001 0.012 C.C 12
J33 ..1I. IiI'Llem. 9r i351: 0.09 10 10 <1 <1 0.013 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0005 <0.001 0.002 0015 
J33 Eri?ge 003 3' 3' <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.0005 0.0005 <0.001 0.013 C.C 12
J33 .11 F109: kl'uwlu: ?riuyu 0.09 C.09 10 10 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.000! 0.000! <?0001 0.013 C.C 12
J33 .11 F109: kl'uwlu: 9r i331: 0.0? 10 10 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 <0.001 0.000! 0.000! <?0001 031 0.01 C.CC3
J33 LII 005- C05 5 I3 <1 <1 1:13.031 <0.001 0.001 <0.001 0.001 0.0009 0.C02 0.001 0053 C.C5I3
J33 LII I3.1-lr in: I3.1-.r 0.0E- COE- 12 12 <1 <1 0.001 C.C01 0.002 CC1 0.0011 0.0011 0.C03- 031 0033 C.C1-I-

 

 

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0.12' 0.004 0.003- 0.10"' ??0.01 ?6.61 6.13 6.11 0.00 0.05 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.04- 6.02 ?6.0601 ?0.6'0'01
?1.3132 ?6.61 6.6.7 6.60 0.03- 0.03 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.002 0.003- 0.02 6.1 6.60 0.02 0.02 ?0.601 ?0.001 0.02 ?0.61
0.003 0.003- 0.02 0.02 6.10 6.10 0.07 0.05 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Eurl' 0.002 ?6.61 6.14- 6.1 0.01 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Eurl' ?6.6'02 0.003 0.02 ?6.61 6.10 6.60 0.12 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Eurl' 0.00! 0.007 0.01 ?6.61 6.1TII 6.13 0.09 0.0! ?0601 ?0.001 0.02 6.04
0.004- 0.01 ?6.61 6.63 6.63 0.04 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.002 0.000 ?6.61 6.1 6.60 0.05 0.04 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.052 0.004- 0.01 ?6.61 6.11 6.6-5- 0.04- 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.000 0.02 0.01 6.1.7 6.6.7 0.07 0.03 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
In.? El'll'lLliLlI'l-ihb Wal=r Tunnel 0.215 0.21 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.01 0.031 6.661 ?6.61 ?0.61
llelJI 0.45" 0.003 ?6.61 ?0 01 ?0.01 0 02- 0.02 ?0.601 ?0.001 004- ?0.61 ?6.0601 ?0.6'0'01
Ibeluw llelJI ?6.602 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.04- 0.04 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
JpL-Lrudrn lb-uILIw llelJI 0.002 0.003 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
lb-uILIw llelJ] ?6.6'02 0.002 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.00 0.05 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
lb-uILIw llelJI ?6.6'02 ?6.61 ?0 01 ?0 01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
lb-uILIw llelJI ?6.6'02 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.03 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
".l'u'drIlLIIJ: lbeluw llelJI 0.004 0.004- ?6.61 6. 2 6.1 0.27 0.15 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.04 6.05
llxluw llelJI ?6.6'02 ??0.01 ?6.61 ?0.01 6.63 0.03- 0.03 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
llxluw llelJI 0.002 0.003- ?'0.01 ?6.61 ?0.01 6.62 0.05 0.05 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 6.02
JuL-Lruirn :btluw llelJI ?1.3132 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
JuL-Lruirn :btluw llelJI 0.01 0.01 6.13 6.6.7 0.17 0.13 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Adil. Diminrg: IJir L-Lll'lr rlelJ ?6.602 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 6.01
BIL-LIME: IJir rlelJ ?6.6'02 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.01 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 6.02
BIL-LIME: pip: 3.15 LII ?6.6'02 0.03- ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?60301 ?06001
pip: 3.15 LII 0.12 ?6.6'02 0.13- ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
pip: 3.15 LII ?6.6'02 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.01 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Adil DiL-Ll'arg: ?rum 0qu 3.15 LII llelJ ?6.6'02 0.002 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.01 6.02
Adil 5r.IriI'g 3.15 LII llelJ ?6.6'02 0.002 ?6.61 ?0 01 ?0.01 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 
U25 LII 0.004 0.003- ?'0.01 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.0-1 ?0.61 ?6.0601 ?0.6'0'01
I5 pip-=5: 0.003 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 ?0.61 ?0.03: ?0.001 0.03- ?0.61 ?0.Im1
I5 pip-=5: 0.15 ?3.032 0.15 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Adil. I5 pip-=5: 0.003 0.003- ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
Adil. I5 pip-=5: 0.002 0.002 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 0.01 ?0.601 ?0.001 0.02 6.04
l5 pipEL-l :9 ?6.6'02 0.003 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.01 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.002 0.003- ?"0.01 ?6.6-1 ?00" ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.m1 ?0.001 0.01 6.01
Iu-lr LhEL-lrl 0.01 0.000 0.21" ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.02 ?0.61 ?60301 ?0.Im1
".l'u'drIlLIIJ: Lhuhlrl 0.014 0.013- ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
".l'u'drIlLIIJ: Lhuhlrl 0.011 0.011 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
IJ'lr Lhuhlrl 0.015 0.010 ??0.01 ?6.61 ?0 01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
IJ'lr hht'hlrl 0.012 0.020 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 0.04 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
IJ'lr hht'hlrl 0.014 0.01-1- ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.02 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
h'lr 0.02.1I 0.025 ?6.61 6.60 6.60 011 0.0! ?0601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
h'lr 0.013 0.012 0.01 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.05 0.01 ?0.601 ?0.001 0.03- 6.04
I'J'lr LhEL-lrl 0.02 0.02 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
I'J'lr LhEL-lrl 0.01! 0.01-1- ?6.61 6.60 6.62 0.00 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
I'J'lr LhEL-lrl 0.03- 0.027 ?6.61 6.10 6.62 01-1- 0.04 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 6.01
0.35"' 0.03-E 0.035 0.11 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0 03- 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?0.61 ?6.0601 ?0.6'0'01
0.03- 0.03- ?6.61 6.63 6.62 0.05 0.03 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
0.033 0.030 ??0.01 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII LIL 0.012 0.013- ?'0.01 ?6.61 ?0 01 ?0 01 0.02 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?6.0601 ?0.6'0'01
J35 LII 0.1-Ir in: ..IL 5'.r 0.003 0.004- ?6.6 1 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.03: 0.001 ?6.61 0.6 1
LII 021'; Min: LII. 0.02-E 0.027 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
LII 021'; in: ..II. 5'.r 0.055 0.055 ?6.6 1 0.01 0.01 0.03- 0.02 ?0.601 0.001 ?6.61 0.6 1
J35 LII 021'; Win: at 0.04-3 0.04-2 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 ?6.61 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII 021'; Win: at 0.005 0.07 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII 021'; LIL 5'.r 0.1-10 0.1-12 ?6.61 6.6TII 6.63 0.00 0.05 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.01 6.01
".l'u'drIlLIIJ: J35 LII 0.1-Ir Min! .31 5'.r 0.091 0.091 0.01 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.03- 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.01 6.01
".l'u'drIlLIIJ: J35 LII 0.1-Ir Min! .31 0.10 0.122 0.01 ?6.61 6.60 ?0.01 0.05 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII LIL 0.001 0.001 0.01 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 ?0.61 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII LIL 0.12.1I 0.102 0.02 ?6.61 6.21 ?0.01 0.10 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LIL Iil'Llelta. Eri'JgI: 0.05.1I 0.057 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LIL Iil'Llelta. Eri'JgI: 0.05 0.052 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0 01 0.02 0.02 ?0.03: ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
LIL EI'Llem. Eriuge 0.005 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.02 0.02 ?0.601 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LIL Bridge 0.00! 0.007 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.04- 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.02 6.02
J35 LIL Bridge 0.075 ?6.61 ?0.01 ?0.01 0.01 0.01 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61
J35 LII 021'; 0.1-12 0.130 ?6.61 6.60 6.63 0.00 0.05 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 0.02 6.02
J35 LII 021'; 0.135 0.120 0.02 6.62 6.10 0.05 0.02 ?0.6'01 ?0.001 ?6.61 ?0.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5i .l: rl'lEJ'I lrlg2  lrl 52  lrl 52  lrlg2  rl'lg2l lrl 52  Eda-'- il's ll'il'y
- 3 .lrl' 43.331 6.2 43.31 5.1 3.32 6.62 46.61 5.4- 235-113 51 -1131
- 3 .lrl' 43.2 43.31 1.2 3.32 6.62 46.61 1.1 2 235-113 51 -1131
3url' 43.2 43.31 6.35 3.32 6.62 46.61 1.2 235-113 51-1131
3url' 6.4 43.31 2 3.32 6.62 46.61 2 235-113 51-1131
uul3.32 6.62 46.61 43.31 2.1 235-113 51 -1131
3url' 43.2 43.31 6.55 3.32 6.62 46.61 43.31 3.25 235-113 51-1131
3url' 3.31 6.62 46.61 -1.5 235-1-13 51 -1131
Eurl' 6.2 6.32 6.52 3.32 6.62 46.61 3.53 2354-13 51 -1131
Eurl' 6.2 6.35 6.35 3.32 6.62 46.61 1.1 2354-13 51 -1131
uul' - GI :l1l1l3rLI'll1LILI: 3 .lr l' 6. 5 6 .-13 4 3.2 3.1 6.62 46.61 43.2 235-113 51 -1131
- 3 .lrl' 43.2 43.31 3.32 6.62 46.61 2.2 235-113 51 -1131
3.34 46.61 3.22 232263 512335
llelJI -"6.361 43.331 43.2 43.31 3.34 6.63 46.61 3.3 232342 512633
llelJI 43.2 43.31 1.5 46.61 3.34 6.IE 46.61 2.2 2 232342 512633
43.2 43.31 6.3 46.61 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 1.1 2.3 232342 512633
luau] 6.5 6.32 2.2 46.61 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 2.2 2.5 232342 512633
llelJI 6.2 6 .31 1.2 3.35 3.34 46.61 1.1 2.2 232342 512633
llelJI 43.2 43.31 6.22 46.61 3.34 46.61 3.31 2.5 232342 512633
?Harlin-LI: :buluw lu3IJ  3.31 6.62 46.61 5.5 232342 512633
lbeluw llelJI 13.3' 6 .33 6.32 3.34 6.I3 46.61 3.24 232342 512633
lbeluw llelJI 6.2 6 .32 1.4 46.61 3.32 6.63 46.61 1.2 2.3 232342 512633
llelJI 6.2 6.15 43.2 46.61 3.32 6.63 46.61 43.2 2.2 232342 512633
llelJI 6.3 43.31 5.5 3.31 6.61 46.61 5.4- 232342 512633
Adil L?IiL?Ll'3rg: ruaIJ 6.2 43.31 46.61 3.34 6.IE 46.61 5.3 2 232344 512632
Adil b: uw rualJ 43.2 43.31 6.25 46.61 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 3.5 5.5 232344 512632
Adil ?rurn pip: 25 ul llelJ 4"6.361 43.331 6.2 43.31 6.42 46.61 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 3.54 4.3 232323 51262-1
Adil ?rurn pip: 25 ul llelJ 6.4 43.31 1.2 46.61 3.34 46.61 5.4 2 232323 51262-1-
Adil ?rurn pip: 25 ul llelJ 43.2 43.31 6.45 46.61 3.34 46.61 3.53 5.2 232323 51262-1-
DiL?Ll'3rg: pip: 225 llelJ 6.2 43.31 6.5-1 46.61 3.34 6.I3 46.61 43.31 3.3 5.2 232323 51262-1-
5Llril'g DiaLl'3rg: 325 LII lule 43.2 43.31 6.42 46.61 3.34 6.I3 46.61 43.31 3.34 5.2 232341 512613
h?Lauulrl 43.331 6.2 43.31 6.23 3.34 6.I3 46.61 3.55 232362 512332
Adil. I5 L25 46.321 43.331 6.5 43.31 6.41 46.61 3.32 6.63 46.61 43.31 3.24 4.2 232531 512332
Adil. I5 L25 6.5 43.31 6.55 46.61 3.32 6.64- 46.61 43.31 5 2 232531 512332
Adil. I5 L25 6.2 43.31 6.21 46.61 3.32 6.63 46.61 43.31 3.54 5 232531 512332
Adil. I5 L25 6.5 6.32 6.42 46.61 3.32 6.64- 46.61 43.31 3.44 5 232531 512332
I5 43.2 43.31 43.2 46.61 3.32 6.63 46.61 43.31 43.2 4.3 232531 512332
Adi: 325 I15 6.25 I123 3.32 I163 46.61 43.31 3.22 232531 512332-
h'lr h'hht'hlrl 46.321 43.331 6.4 43.31 6.54- 3.34 6M 46.61 43.31 3.52 232223 512333
h'lr h?LhuLlrl 6.5 6.31 6.53 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.33 2 232223 512-533
h'lr h?LhuLlrl 43.2 6.34 6.43 3.34 6.I3 46.61 43.31 3.31 232223 512-533
lu-lr h?hht?hlrl 6.2 6.32 6.3-1 3.35 6.64- 46.61 43.31 3.23 232223 512333
lu-lr h?hht?hlrl 6.2 6.31 6.21 3.34 6.64- 46.61 43.31 3.22 232223 512333
Iu'lr h?LhuLlrl 43.2 43.31 43.2 3.34 6.65 46.61 3.22 232223 512333
h'lr 3.32 6.63 46.61 -1.1 232223 512333
h'lr h'hhuhlrl 6.5 6.33 6.43 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.25 232223 512333
h'lr h'hh?hlrl 6.4 6.11 6.2-f- 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 3.54 232223 512333
h'lr 6.4 6.15 43.2 3.35 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 43.2 232223 512333
h'lr h'hht'hlrl 6.2 43.31 2.2 3.32 6.63 46.61 2.2 232223 512333
-"6.361 43.331 43.2 43.31 1.2 3.32 6.63 46.61 43.31 1.1 235255 512152
6.4 6.32 2.3 3.32 6.I3 46.61 43.31 2.3 235255 512152
43.2 43.31 3.32 6.63 46.61 3.34 235255 512152
J25 h?ill: 3  5'.r 46.361 43.331 6.2 6 .35 6.3 3.32 6.64- 46.61 43.31 3.25 235322 512125
J25 Ll  33'; Hill: 31 5'.r 6.5 43.31 6.25 3.35 6.65 46.61 3.22 2 235322 512125
J25 h?ill: 3  5'.r 43.2 43.31 3.35 6.IE 46.61 3.25 235322 512125
J25 h?ill: 3  5'.r 6.5 6 .32 6.33 3.35 6.65 46.61 3.23 235322 512125
J25 33'; Mill: 3  5'.r 6.4 6 .31 6.22 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 235322 512125
J25 33'; Mill: 3  5'.r 43.2 43.31 4 3.2 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.22 235322 512125
J25 333' Mill: 3  5'.r 3.32 6.63 46.61 2.1 235322 512125
J25 Bil-Ir h?ill: 3  5'.r 6.5 6 .14 6.43 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.52 235322 512125
J25 Bil-Ir h?ill: 3  5'.r 6.5 6 .32 6.22 3.35 6.I3 46.61 43.31 3.35 235322 512125
J25 Ll  33'; Hill: 5'.r 6.4 6 .25 4 3.2 3.34 6.I3 46.61 43.2 235322 512125
J25 Ll  33'; Hill: 5'.r 6.4 43.31 1.2 3.34 6.I3 46.61 1.1 235322 512125
J25 3  3ri1g: 6.5 6 .32 6.23 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.52 143 235333 512253
J25 3L 3r i=3: 6.2 6 .34 6.35 3.35 6.65 46.61 3.35 235333 512253
J25 3  3ri?g: 43.2 43.31 43.2 3.35 6.65 46.61 3.25 235333 512253
J25 3  3r i?g: 6 .21 6.45 3.35 6.65 46.61 43.31 3.2-3 235333 512253
J25 3  3r i?g: 6.5 6 .22 4 3.2 3.34 6.6-1 46.61 43.31 43.2 235333 512253
J25 3.1T l'u'ill:  3.32 6.63 46.61 2 235523 512513
J25 3.1T l'u'ill:  6.5 .35 6.41 3.35 46.61 3.2 235523 512513

 

 

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Adi'. 3.3 3.[GIL-Inuit? Adi'. 23-34-12 3.3 5.99 135: 1&5- 5-?1 I: 32 15 3-1- 2-?1 3 3
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[1.19 '1I'linIe 1di'. 0.09 6.0! .7 .7 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 6.661 0.0021 0.0019 10.001 16.031 0.011 6.61.2
[1.19 1di'. 0i:Ll1arge 0.09 6.09 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0014 0.0015 10.001 0.001 0.011 6.615
[1.19 1di'. 0.09 6.03 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0015 0.0015 10.001 16.031 0.013- 6.611
[1.19 1di'. 0.09 6.03 9 9 11 11 113.031 6.601 16.601 10.001 0.0014 0.0014 0.601 0.001 0.011 6.6 5?
[1.19 1di'. 0.05 6.05 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0013 0.0013 0.601 0.001 0.015 6.613
[1.19 1di'. 0.02 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0015 0.0015 10.001 16.031 0.019 6.613
[1.19 1.di'. 0.02 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 10.001 0.001 10.001 0.0013 0.0013 0.601 0.002 0.013 6.62
[1.19 '1I'linIe 1.di'. 0.09 6.09 3 3 11 11 0.001 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0014 0.0014 10.001 16.031 0.011 6.612
[1.19 '1I'linIe 1.di'. 0.03 6.03 3 3 11 11 0.001 6.601 0.002 6.661 0.0015 0.0015 0.603 0.001 0.02.7 6.615
[1.19 '1I'linIe 1di'. 0.03 6.0! 9 9 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0019 0.0019 10.001 16.031 0.013 6.613
[1.19 '1I'linIe 1di'. 0.03 6.0! 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.002 0.002 0.601 0.001 0.031 6.63
?'lee l3a-Ir Mine S .re.1n1l 0.02 6.02 2 2 11 11 113.061 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0003 0.0003 0.605- 0.005 0.035 6.6!
3.15 LII [1a9' iI'e Cernefl'y?l 0.05 6.05 5 5 11 11 113.061 10.001 0.001 10.001 0.0011 0.0011 0.602 0.002 0.043 6.631
GIEHEIJL: Slre.1rn 0.02 6.03 3 3 11 11 113.061 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 16.061 10.601 10.001
0.03 6.03 1 1 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 16.031 0.031 6.661
GIEIIHIJL: 0.03 6.03 1 1 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 16.031 10.601 10.001
0.03 6.03 E- 5 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 0.601 16.031 0.031 6.661
0.01 6.02 2 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 0.001 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 10.001 0.001 0.031 6.661
I'qew EleI'Lrie" Mine Tm 3min 0.03 6.03 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0001 0.0001 10.001 16.031 0.031 6.661
hew EleI'Lrei" Mine Tin L11.- 0.03 6.03 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 10.001 16.031 0.032 6.662
hew EleI'Lrei" Mine Tin L11.- 0.01 6.04 1 1 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 10.001 16.031 0.039 6.66.7
hew EIeI'Lrei" Mine I31.- 0.01 6.04 1 5 11 11 113.061 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 150.001 0.001 0.065 10.001
hew EIeI'Lrei" Mine I31.- 0.01 6.04 1 5 11 11 113.061 10.001 0.001 10.001 0.0001 10.0661 0.601 16.061 0.025 6.661
hew EIeI'Lrei" Mine Tm I31.- 0.03 6.03 2 3 11 11 113.061 10.001 0.001 10.001 0.0001 0.0001 0.603 16.061 0.012 6.661
hew EleI'Lrei? Mine Tm b1.- 0.02 6.02 3 3 11 11 0.001 6.601 0.002 6.661 0.0001 10.0361 10.001 16.031 0.011 6.663
hew EleI'Lrei? Mine Tm b1.- Lufh 0.03 6.03 1 1 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 16.031 0.012 6.662
h?ea 3iL-Ll1.1rge 0.02 6.03 5 5 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0002 0.0002 10.001 16.031 0.035 6.655
GI '1I'linIe] 1di'. 0.0.002 6.602 16.601 6.66 1 0.0034 0.0035 0.602 0.002 0.032 6.6 31
GI [Glemliell '1I'linIe] 1.di'. 0.09 6.09 5 5 11 11 0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0054 0.0055 0.601 0.004 0.035 6.635
GI [Glemliell '1I'linIe] 1.di0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0053 0.0052 0.603 0.003 0.033 6.6 35
[Glemliell '1I'linIe:I 1di'. 0.09 6.09 3 10 11 2 0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0054 0.0054 0.601 0.004 0.043 6.641
GIEHEIJL: 0.05 5 5 11 11 0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0055 0.0055 0.601 0.003 0.045 6.633
0.03 6.03 5 5 11 11 0.002 6.602 16.601 6.661 0.005 0.0051 0.601 0.003 0.041 6.641
0.09 6.09 E- E- 11 11 0.002 6.602 0.001 10.001 0.0052 0.0053 0.605 0.004 0.051 6.643
0.12 6.12 3 3 11 11 0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0032 0.0032 0.603 0.002 0.055 6.649
1di0.003 6.603 0.001 6.661 0.0035 0.0034 0.603 0.003 0.053 6.635
GI [Ghenjie? ?1I'li1'llei hdi0.002 6.602 16.331 10.001 0.002 5 0.0025 0.602 0.002 0.035 6.625
'1I'linIe] 1di'. 0.11 6.11 .7 3 11 11 0.002 6.602 16.601 10.001 0.0034 0.0035 0.601 0.004 0.151 6.142
Fund :L'ullr 5 0.02 6.02 2 2 11 11 0.002 6.602 0.001 10.001 0.0059 0.0059 0.603 0.004 0.042 6.642
Fund 0.03 6.03 3 3 11 11 0.004 6.603 16.601 10.001 0.0093 0.0015 0.603 0.001 0.312 6.6-39
Elld Fund :L'I'lr 5 0.02 6.02 2 3 11 11 0.002 6.603 0.001 6.662 0.0013 0.0015 0.603 0.003 6.265
Fund lb?rGIengIJm- Level} 0.02 6.02 1 3 1 1 0.002 6. 2 16.601 10.001 0.0051 0.603 0.004 0.01 6.641
Wanludzhead Sewage Wulluc: 0.05 6.05 12 13 3 3 113.031 10.001 16.601 6.661 10.0361 10.0361 0.601 0.001 0.031 6.661
Wanludzhead Sewage Wulluc: 0.02 6.03 13 13 1 1 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0002 0.0003 0.602 0.002 0.02 6.623
Wanludzhead Sewage Wulluc: 0.02 1? 13' 1 4 113.031 6.601 16.601 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 10.001 0.001 0.033 6.663
Sewage 0.05 6.05 13 13 3 2 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0001 10.0361 0.602 0.001 0.021 6.611
Sewage 0.04 6.04 15 15 1 4 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 0.602 0.002 0.022 6.611
Sewage 0.05 6.05 13 13 3 3 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 10.0361 10.0361 0.601 0.001 0.013 6.669
Sewage Wulluc: 0.01 6.05 5 5 11 11 0.001 10.001 0.002 10.001 0.002 0.0014 0.601 0.002 0.05.7 6.625
Sewage Wulluc: 0.05 6.05 33 53 I1 4 113.031 6.601 16.601 10.001 0.0002 0.0001 0.602 0.001 0.013 6.611
Sewage Wulk: Dul'all 0.05 6.05 15 2 2 2 0.003 6.603 0.002 6.662 0.0014 0.0005 0.605 0.005 0.099 6.63
Sewage Wulk: Dul'all 0.05 6.05 3'0 .71 5 5 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0001 10.0361 0.601 0.001 0.015 6.66.7
Wanludzhead Sewage Wulluc: 0.05 6.05 15 15 2 2 0.001 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0005 0.0001 0.605 0.003 0.025 6.613I
Eurl' Sewage 0.01 6.02 1 E- 11 11 0.001 6.601 16.601 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 0.002 0.063II 6.611
Eurl' Sewage 0.02 6.02 1 3 11 11 113.061 10.001 0.001 10.001 10.0661 10.0661 10.001 16.061 0.063- 6.665
WanluulJ: 3.15 LII Eewage Wurk: 0.03 6.0! 5 5 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 6 661 0.0022 0.0023 0.601 0.001 0.02 6.622
WanluulJ: 3.15 LII Eewage Wurk: 0.09 6.09 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.003 0.0029 0.602 0.002 0.03 6.632
WanlL?J: Wife-r 3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.03 6.03 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 6.601 16.601 10.001 0.0025 0.0025 0.602 0.001 0.023 6.622
3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.03 3 3 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0025 0.0024 0.602 0.002 0.023 6.6 25
3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.05 6.05 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 6.601 16.601 6.662 0.0025 0.0025 0.602 0.002 0.033 6.64
3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.02 5 5 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 6.661 0.0023  0.002-E 0.602 0.002 0.033 6.625
3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.05 6.05 E- E- 11 11 0.001 10.001 0.001 10.001 0.002 0.0019 0.602 0.003 0.053 6.649
Wife-r 3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.09 6.09 3 3 11 11 0.001 6.601 16.601 10.001 0.0022 0.0022 0.601 0.001 0.033 6.625
Wife-r 3.15 LII Sewage Wurk: 0.02 3 3 11 11 0.002 6. 2 0.001 6.661 0.0019 0.0019 0.602 0.002 0.055 6.633
3.15 LII image Wurk: 0.09 6.03 3 3 11 11 0.001 6.601 16.601 10.001 0.0023 0.0023 0.601 0.001 0.043- 6.633
WanluulJ: 3.15 LII Eewage Wurk: 0.02 .7 .7 11 11 113.031 10.001 16.601 10.001 0.0021 0.002 0.602 0.002 0.041 6.629
Ln:lrean1 LII 0.01 6.01 2 2 11 11 0.001 6.601 16.601 6.661 0.0013 0.0013 0.603 0.003 0.095 6.639

 

 

 

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Dl'l Sill: 2il'L LIL-211 .1: 2n Dl' 5il:- L11. '1-1'Il lrun 7: lrun 7: Murllil'iLlrl a: 10.1 Murllil'iLlrl a: 10.1 ?nul'i'. .1: .11. 2 l3 MblLur'lr Hg rll'ErLLI'll .11. Fig
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?335-15122 CF MSW ICF 
Sill: rl'ly'l ?ng1 rl'lyl rll?fl rll?il l1lg."l lrlEJ'l llng?l 
3.1-1 '1-1irlI: 015- 0.13.IDI 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 0.04 40.61 46.0301 40.6001
3.1-1 '1-1irlI: ll-JJi'. 0.27 0.105 0.103 0.27 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 6.01
3.1-1 'l-IirlI: 0.113 0.113 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3.1-1 'l-IirlI: 0.101 0.105' 0.24 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
'1-IirlI: 0.095 0.097 1.1? 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
'1-IirlI: 0.42' 0.115 0.115 1.43? 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.041 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
'1-1irlI: 0.104 0.105 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.01 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 0.01 6.01
3.1-1 "l-IirlI: 0.100 0.105l 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.03 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 6.01
3.1-1 "l-IirlI: 0.122 0.113 40.01 46.61 6.65 40.01 0.03 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3.1-.I '1-1irlI: 0.13! 0.14 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3.1-.I '1-1irlI: 0.153 0.155 40.01 46.61 40. 1 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.601 40.001 0.02 40.61
WIT-all: Mill: 51r:.1rll: 0.02.1  0.023 40.01 46.61 6.63 6.61 0.05 0.041 40.IM1 40.001 46.31 40.61
LII [Id-Ir il' 0.12 0.113- 4'0.01 46.61 6.63 4 0 01 0.05 0.03 40.601 4 0.001 0.02 6 .03
a' 0.003 40.032 40.01 46.61 6.65 6.65 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.31 40.61 46.0301 40.6001
GI a? 46.602 40.01 46.61 6.17 6.15! 0.02 0.02 40.601 4 0.001 0.01 6 .03
a? al'IJ 0.003 0.002 0.01 46.61 6.31 6.1 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
a' 0.002 40.01 46.61 6.21 6.14 0.03 0.02 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
a' 46.602 40.01 46.61 6.63 6.65 0.05 0.041 40.601 40.001 0.01 40.61
3min 0.01:1 0.013 0.03 40.01 46.61 6.62 6.62 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.31 40.61 46.0301 40.6001
h:w La.- 0.000 0.01 0.03 40.01 46.61 6.63 6.61 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 0.01 40.61 0.0031 40.6001
h:w La.- 0.12 0.011 0.01 135? 40.01 46.61 6.12 6.1 0.02 0.02 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
h:w La.- 0.012 0.012 40.01 46.61 6.65 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
h:w La.- 0.015 0.01 0.07 0.01 46.61 6 3 6.I3 0.04 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
h:w LII.- 0.01.1  0.013 0.01 46.61 6 14 6.63 0.04 0.03 40.601 40.001 0.01 6.01
h:w Mirlerip 0.013 0.015 0.01 46.61 6 2 6.62 0.03 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
h:w Mirlerip 0.01-E 0.012 0.02 0.01 6 67 6.61 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
:uwlLIIalnlJil. 0.1 0.013I 0.043 0.13 40.01 46.61 40.01 6.64 0.01 0.03 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
{Glul'rLlilrll Mi'. 0.331 0.402 I157'll 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 0.03 40.61 46.0301 40.6001
Mint-1MP. 0.2 0.593 2.11? 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
Mint-1MP. 0.53 0.574 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.01 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
GI :llgl .11.: Mi'. 0.532 0.535 0.55 40.01 0.01 4 0.01 4 0.01 0.02 0.03 40.601 4 0.001 0.05 6 .03
IZGIEI'rLliltll 0.301 0.57 3.0? 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 6.01
IZGIEI'rLliltll 0.43 0.553 0.547 0.53 0.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.04 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
GI :llgl {Git-114.1 i:l  0.555 0.553 40.01 46.61 6.64 4 0.01 0.05 0.01 40.601 4 0.001 0.01 6 .01
0.343 0.337 0.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 6.01
Mi'. 0.331 0.373 40.01 46.61 6.61 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
hdi'. '3i:l:h:r_gr 0.230 0.271' 0.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.001 46.61 40.61
{Glul'rLlilrll Mi'. 0.341 0.335 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
Bid Fal'lIJ it?; 5 1.315 1.1507 0.04 0.03 6.6.7 6.615 0.02 0.02 40.601 4 0.001 0.01 6 .02
Did Fal'lIJ 2.333 1.34 0.02 1.45 6.62 0.07 0.01 0.061 40.001 0.01 6.01
:IllJ Fal'lIJ 1.455 1.493 0.02 0.02 6.65 6.63 0.02 0.02 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
EIILI Fal'lIJ 1.71.1  1.337 40.01 46.61 6.62 6.63 0.02 40.61 40.IM1 40.001 0.02 40.61
5:97.15: Walk: Elul?dll 0.025 0.023 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.03 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 0.03 40.61 46.0301 ?0.611131
5-:de: Walk: 0.075 0.03 0.01 0.02 6.65 6.6? 0.03 0.0.1I 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
5-:de: Walk: 0.025 0.024 0.01 46.61 6.62 6.61 0.03 0.03 40.601 40.001 46.61 6.03
5:10:15: 'W'alk: Dul'dll 0.050 0.051 40.01 46.61 6.65 6.62 0.05 0.02 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
5:10:15: 'W'alk: Dul'dll 0.030 0.032 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 40.61 40.601 40.001 0.02 40.61
5:14.115: Walk: 0.041 0.031 0.01 46.61 6.63 40.01 0.04 0.02 40.IM1 40.001 0.01 6.02
5:19.13: Walk: 0.333 .293 40.01 46.61 6.63 6.61 0.11 0.03 40.601 40.001 0.01 6.01
5:19.13: Walk: 0.0941 0.032 0.02 0.03 6.6? 6.65 0.03 0.04 40.601 4 0.001 0.02 6 .02
5:10:13: Walk: Elul?dll 0.155 0.11 0.03 0.02 6.23 6.3.7 0.24 0 05 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
WarlluLkhuaIJ 5:19.13: Walk: 0.053 0.041 0.03 0.02 6.65 6.65 0.04 0.03 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
5:97.15: Walk: 0.13! 0.034 0.02 0.02 6.23 6.63 0.23 0.02 40.IM1 40.001 0.01 6.02
Eurl' lib-Ir 5:11-7:51: 0.003 0.005 40.01 46.61 6.22 6.13 0.07 0.0.1I 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
Eurl' lib-Ir 5:11-7:51: 0.003 0.004 40.01 46.61 6.65 6.63 0.03 0.02 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
LII 5:11-33: Wurk: 0.210 0.231 40.01 46.61 40.0' 40.01 0.02 40.61 40.IM1 40.001 0.03 40.61 46.0301 40.6001
LII 51:11-35: Wurk: 0.235 0.235 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.01 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3.55 LII Elm-1.3.5: Wurk: 0.242 0.24 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3015 515mm: Wurk: 0.2 4'3 0.25 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3015 515mm: Wurk: 0.25! 0.23 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 46.61 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
3015 5:11-33: Wurk: 0.27 0.273 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
375 Elm-mg: Wurk: 0.2 23 0.21 40.01 46.61 6.11 6.62 0.03 0.04 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
1'15 0.22.1  0.231 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
35 ul Eel-p.33: Wurk: 0.212 0.21 0.01 0.01 40.01 0.02 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 46.61 40.61
LII 5:11-35: Wurk: 0.223 0.215' 40.01 46.61 40.01 40.01 0.01 40.61 40.601 40.001 46.61 40.61
5:11-33: Wurk: 0.225 0.22 40.01 46.61 6.61 40.01 0.03 0.01 40.IM1 40.001 0.02 40.61
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CF NEW IEPM5W EDI-1E I13 -M13 TIMI-13443 I1413 
Sit: rug-EH Iruy'l Irly'l Irlgn'l Irly'l Iruy'l mg.? ?urll'il's
"11Irlt' 413.931 49.991 I15 49.91 I14-4 9.93 9.92 I1I36 49.31 9.41 4.1 23651.7 613517
Mi'. BihLlurg: I14 49.91 I12 4331 9.92 43.31 4.4 4 236512 613517
51-; DihLlurS: 49.2 49.91 I142 9.95 I1I36 4331 49.91 9.7 4.4 236512 613517
51-; DihLlurS: I15 I191 I153 9.95 I1I36 4331 49.91 9.54 4.4 236512 613517
I319 DihLlurg: I13 I199 49.2 9.93 9.95 I1I36 43.31 49.91 49.2 4.5 2365-13I 613517
I319 DihLlurg: 49.2 49.91 49.2 9.95 I1I36 43.31 49.91 49.2 4.3 2365-13I 613517
DihLlurg: 9.95 I1I36 4331 49.91 4 2365-1? 61 3517
1'41"! MP. BihLlurg: I19 I111 I129 4331 9.95 I1I36 4-I1I31 49.91 9.33 4.2 23651? 613517
1'41"! MP. BihLlurg: I14 I199 49.2 4331 9.92 I1I36 4-I1I31 49.91 9.35 4.1 23651? 613517
"11Irlt' I15 15 49.3 43.31 9.95 I1I36 49.31 4.1 23651.7 613517
"11Irlt' I14 49.91 I136 9.93 9.92 49.31 9.44 3.9 23651.7 613517
1. IBd'lr Min: 9.95 I1I33 3.6 2365-39 6135.79
3.13 LII h'il': w) 9.95 I1I33 1.9 236423 613549
49.991 49.2 49.91 1.5 49.I31 49.91 1.5 236333 613335-
7i .I 49.2 49.91 1.5 49.I31 49.91 1.4 236333 613335-
7i .I 49.2 49.91 1.4 49.I31 49.91 1.5 236333 613335-
5lr:1rn I13 I192 2.2 49.91 3.3 236333 613335-
5lr:1rn 49.91 3.4 236333 613335-
Min:- 3min 413.931 49.991 49.91 1.3 9.91 I1I31 4-I1I31 49.91 1.3 236416 613434
I'q:w Mini: TILI ElihLlurg: Lw 49.991 49.2 49.91 1.3 9.91 I1I31 1.3 236399 613435
I'q:w Mini: TILI ElihLlurg: Lw 49.2 49.91 1.3 9.91 I1I31 1.3 3 236399 613435
h:w Min: IlihLlurg: Luth 49.2 49.91 1.2 9.91 I1I31 1.4 236399 613435-
h:w Min: IlihLlurg: Luth I13 I192 1.9 9.92 I1I31 1.9 236399 613435-
h:w Min:- Tip b?h' 49.I31 49. 1 3.1 236399 613435-
Iq:w Min:- I13 I192 I122 49.I31 49.91 1 236399 613435-
Iq:w Min:- b?h' I13 I13-9 49.2 9.91 49.91 2363-99 613435-
3iL-Ll11rg: I14 49.91 I152 4331 9.92 I1I33 4331 49.91 3.1 3 236353 613245-
[Glulnliitll Mine] Mi'. IlihLlurg: 49.991 I14 49.91 I156 9.92 I1I33 9.65 3.2 236123 613229
Mine] Mi'. IlihLlurg: I14 49.91 I143 9.92 4-I1I31 49.91 3.2 3 236123 613229
Mine] Mi'. IlihLlurg: 49.2 I191 I159 9.92 4-I1I31 49.91 9.73 3.5 236123 613229
[Glul'rLIiltll Mi'. IlihLlurg: I14 49.91 1 9.95 1 3.4 236123 6132.79
Mi'. IlihLlurg: I13 I192 I121 4331 9.92 43.31 9.4 3.3 236123 6132.79
Mi'. IlihLlurg: 49.2 49.91 I123 4331 9.92 43.31 9.42 3.5 236123 6132.79
.11.: Mi'. 9.92 I1I37 3.3 236123 613279
Mi'. I12 I112 I139 9.93 I1I33 9.35 4 236123 613279
Mi'. I13 I195 I121 9.93 I3.I33II 9.45 3.3 236123 613279
?Jungian Discharge I13 I112 49.2 49.91 9.92 4331 49.91 49.2 3.2 236123 6132.713
[Glulnliitll Mine] Mi'. IlihLlurg: 49.2 49.91 I149 9.93 9.1 I1I33 9.45 3.1 236123 613229
9.95 I1I33 4-I1I31 49.91 3.7 236159 613225-
49.2 I131 2.2 9.12 I1I36 4-I1I31 49.91 3.1 236159 613225-
49.2 I119 2 9.95 I1I33 3.3 236159 6132.75
49.2 49.91 3.5 9.95 I1I33 3.6 236159 6132.75-
5:wag: 49.991 2 I135 4 9.92 3.32 43.31 3.5- 236132 613321
3.5 I3 .33 2.9 9.94 I1I34 3.7 3 2361I32 613-321
5.:wag: W24 5.9 I3 .53 5.4 9.93 I1I33 4331 49.91 5.6 2361I32 613-321
5:wag: W24 Dul'all 3.4 I3 .45 3.1 9.93 I1I33 43.31 49.91 3.1 2361I32 613-321
5:wag: W24 Dul'all 2.3 I3 .45 4 9.93 I1I33 43.31 49.91 4.3 2361I32 613-321
5.:wdg: 2.1 I3 .49 4 9.93 I1I33 4331 49.91 4.1 2361I32 613-321
5.:wag: k: Dul?dll 9.94 I1I33 4-I1I31 49.91 3.4 2361I32 613-321
5.:wag: k: 3.2 I3 .75 3.2 9.93 I1I33 4-I1I31 49.91 3.5- 2361I32 613-321
5:91.15: Walk: I12 1.15 3.2 9.94 I1I33 49.31 3.7 2361I32 613-321
5:91.15: Wm k: 3.5 1.1 4.1 9.93 I1I33 49.31 4.3 2361I32 613-321
5:wag: k: I15 1.94 3.4 9.93 3.32 43.31 3.4 2361I32 613-321
Url'npt'rl 3 .Irl' flu-Ir 49.2 49.91 4.I1 9.92 I1I32 4 236992 613327
Url'npt'rl 3 .Irl' flu-Ir 49.2 49.91 I121 9.92 I1I32 9.99 236992 613327
3.15 LII 5:14.15: Wurk: 49.991 I13 49.91 I12 9.95 I1I36 43.31 49.91 9.65 236953I 613-319
3.15 LII 5:14.15: Wurk: 1.1 49.91 I126 9.92 I1I3T-I 43.31 49.91 9.52 3 236953I 613-319
3.15 LII Swag: Wurk: I12 49.91 9.95 I1I36 4331 49.91 9.74 23695? 613319
3.15 Snug: I15 I3 .91 1.2 9.95 I1I36 4-I1I31 49.91 1.3 23695? 613319
3.15 Snug: I13 I3 .92 I122 9.95 I1I36 4-I1I31 49.91 9.32 23695? 613319
3.15 SEW-35E Wurk: 49.2 49.91 I121 9.95 I1I36 49.31 9.4 23695.7 613319
3.15 'u'I'urk: 9.95 I1I3 3.1 23695.7 613319
LII I15 I3 .99 I133 9.95 3.36 43.31 9.32 23695.7 613319
LII I14 I3 .1 I142 9.95 3.33 43.31 9.7 23695.7 613319
3.15 5:14.15: Wurk: I15 I119 49.2 9.95 I1I36 4331 49.91 49.2 23695.7 613319
3.15 5:14.15: Wurk: I15 I3 .93 9.95 I1I33 43.31 49.91 9.63 236953I 613-319
Luhlrudrn 9.94 I3.I34 3.3 233343 613935-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 21-Aug-12 3.3 5.BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 151-5er1-12 3.3 2.03 99 29 1-?BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 3.5 2.13 <10BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 3.5 5.35 <10BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 3.5 2.05 <10BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 30-..111-13 3.1 <10BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 19-FEIJ-13- 3.3 2.13 <1 5n!- 1-?BLImequ Lru5  ing rnill 3.9 123J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 3.2 5.33 115 12I1J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 25-.urI-12 3.9 2.03 135J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 31-.ul-12 3.3 5.23 131 1:15 :?J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 21-Aug-12 3.9 5.J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 15-5er1-12 3.3 5.J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 3.9 5.93 133J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 3.3 5.99 1-?10 102 I: 5: 9 15 1-?1 2 2
J35 Etlwilar h?ill Tailillga. 3.3 135 133J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 30-..111-J35 Etlwilar h?ill Railing: 19-F2I1-13- 3.3 5.J35 Railing: 0.1 237Pun: 21-Aug-12 3.5 <10Pun: 15-5er1-12 3.3 2.Pun: 3.3 <10Pun: 30-..111-13 3.2 2 <10Pun: 19-F2I1-13- 3.5 2.12 <10Pun: 9.0 <10Pun: ?LrIu?l 21-Aug-12 3.9 5.Pun: ?LrIu?l 15-5er1-12 3.3 2.Pun: ?LrIu?l 3.9 2.13 <10Pun: ?LrIu?l 3.3 5.35 <10?LrIu?l 30-..111-13 5.3 <10Pun: ?LrIu?l 19-F2I1-13- 3.3 <10: 32 133Pun: ?LrIu?l 3.3 115 393walla lJilirIg: 31-.LII-12 3.3 5.25 <10walla lJilirIg: 21-Aug-12 3.3 2.13- <10walla lJilirIg: 151-5er1-12 3.5 5.walla lJilirIg: 3.5 2.35 <10Fundrz water tailing: 20-hL'I-r-12 3.3 5.53 <10walla lJilirIg: 30-..111-13 3 2 <10walla lJilirIg: 19-FEIJ-13- 3.3 5.23 335! 322 I15 23 l: 1:19 5 3-?1 5.3 53 
walla lJilirIg: 3.3 <10LII ldilil'gL- purl-15. 321 5.53 113LII 3.9 5.LII ldilil'gL- purl-15. 31-.ul-12 3.3 5.53 122 1&21-Aug-12 3.3 5.Water 335 LII pun-J: 15-5ep-11 3.3 5.LII ldilil'gL- purl-15. 3.3 5.LII ldilil'gL- purl-15. 3.3 5.33 1111 99 I: 7' 9 1-1- 1-?1 2 2
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CF VIE-W IEPMSW IEJVIE-W IEPMSW CF CF CF VIE-W IEJVIE-W IEPMSW
Sill: rl'u?l'l Irlgn'l ?15.0 rngg'l my.? Irlgn'l nth-EH Irly'l mg? lrlEJ'I ?15.0 ?15.0 ?15.0 my.? lrlEJ'I
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.03 4 4 41 4 1 0.001 0333 40331 40.001 0.0055 0.0050 0331 0.001 1.143 1.113
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 40.01 40.01 4 4 41 4 1 0.003 0331 40331 40.001 0.005! 0.005-3' 0335 0.001 0.913 0.143
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0333 40331 0.001 0.0040 0334 0.001 1.115 1.003
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.01 1 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 40.001 0.0055 0.0055 0331 0.001 1.113
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.01 3 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0014 0331 0.003 0.741 0.143
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.003 0333 0.001 0.001 0.001-E 0.0010 0331 0.001 1.11 1.150
u? Lru:l1i 1g rnill 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.754 0.11
DuwInEImnl u? LrLl5111l1E rnill 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.003 0.L31 40.001 40.001 0.0105 0.0095 0.L37 0.004 0.511
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.05 0.05 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0011 0.0011 0331 0.001 0.043 0.043
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.03 0.0! 5 7 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.051 0.0 51
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.07 0.0.1  7 7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.041 0.011
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.05 0.0.1  7 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.001 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.051 0.03
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.05- 0.04 7 7 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 0.001 40.001 0.0010 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.010 0.011
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.07 0.0.1  5 5 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.01? 0.010
Wanlmk h?ill Tailing: 15nd: 0.05 0.05 E- E- 41 4 1 0.001 40.001 0.001 0.001 0.0013 0.0011 0331 0.001 0.003 0.0 33
Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailin?: 0.03 0.0! 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0014 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.0.15 0.014
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.07 0.05 .7 .7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0331 0.001 0.143 0.013
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.07 0.0.1  .7 .7 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0011 0.0011 0331 0.001 0.051 0.011
WarlluIIJ: Etl'uuilar h?ill Tailing: 0.07 0.05 .7 .7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40. 1 0.0013 0.0011 0334 0.003 0.154 0.031
Tailil'gL- Paar: 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.003 0333 0.001 0.001 0.0113 0.0115 0.033 0.011 1.403 1 555
Tailil'gL- Paar: 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.003 0334 0.001 0.001 0.0074 0.0095 0.01 0.043 1.533 1 
Tailil'gL- Paar: 0.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.003 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0100 0.0091 0.034 0.014 4.40 0 303
Tailil'gL- Paar: 0.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.003 0333 0.001 0.001 0.0141 0.014 0.01 0.01 1.505 1.141
Tailil'gL- Paar: 0.01 0.01 4 4 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0015  0.0015  0337 0.005 0.553 0.53
Tailil'gL- Paar: 40.01 40.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0091 0.0091 0.01 0.011 1.10 0.013
Tailil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.01 0.01 4 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0044 0.0041 0.01 0.01.1  0.755 0.41
Tailil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 40.01 40.01 3 3 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0011 0.0011 0.011 0.011 0.541 0.433
Tailil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0.013 0.003 0.0 33 0.0011 0.001 0333 0.00.1  0.533 0 30?
Tailil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.003 40.001 0.001 40.001 0.0095 0.0055  0.037 0.014 1.553 0.543
Tailil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0041 0.0010 0331 0.104 10.04 
Tdilil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.04 0.01 E- 3 41 4 1 0.003 40.001 40331 40.001 0.007 0.0010 0.05 0.005 15.31 
Tdilil'gL- Paar: ?LrIu?l 0.05 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.005 0333 0.001 40.001 0.0154 0.0155 0.131 0.15 43.11 "0.41
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 40.001 0.0014 0.0014 0.017 0.015 1.705 3.434
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 40.01 0.01 1 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0011 0.0011 0331 0.013 1 450 1.144
wle purIIJ 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0010 0.0010 0333 0.00! 1 1.114
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 40.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0015  0.0013 0335- 0.005 1.104 1.00
Fonda: waterm- tai'Iing-s pund 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 40.011 40.001 0.001 0.001 0.0010 0.0010 0.01 0.000 1.145 1.045
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 40.01 40.01 1 1 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0013 0.0015 0.01 0.011 1 7.13 1.350
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 0.05 0.05 4 4 41 4 1 0.01 0330 40331 40.001 0.0555' 0.0514' 0.039 0.014 0 453 0 534
wle 5r [Jilirlga purIIJ 40.01 40.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015  0.0015  0.015 0.014 1.143 1.040
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 LII ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.05 0.05 E- E- 41 4 1 0.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0014 0.0014 0331 0.001 0.053 0.051
Wanlmk 1.15 LII Luilirg: pun-J: 0.03 0.0.1  3 5 41 4 1 0.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0010 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.053 0.054
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 LII ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.03 0.0.1  .7 7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.043 0.0 33
1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.07 0.0.1  .7 7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0010 0331 0.001 0.035 0.053
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.04 0.04 .7 7 41 4 1 40.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0010 0.0010 0331 0.001 0.04? 0.043
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.07 0.0.1  5 5 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.001 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.113 0.041
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.05- 0.05 E- E- 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 0.001 0.0014 0.0015  0331 0.004 0.054 0.111
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.03 0.0! .7 .7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0031 0.0013 0.00? 0.001 0.051 0.11
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.05 0.0.1  .7 .7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0015  0.0015 0335 0.001 1 0.0 53
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.07 0.0.1  .7 3 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0014 0.0014 0331 0.001 0.040 0.030
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 ldilil'gL- L'r'Jlth 0.07 0.0.1  .7 5 41 4 1 40.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0010 0331 0.004 0.051 0.350
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.03 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0013 40.001 40.001 0.011 0.011
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.03 4 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 40.001 40.001 0.015 0.01.7
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.03 4 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0003 0.0001 40.001 40.001 0.003 0.001
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 4 E- 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0003 0.0003 40.001 40.001 0.033 0.013
 3ur 1 LIriur Water 40.01 40.01 4 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0003 0.0003 40.001 40.001 0.011 0.005
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 3 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 0.001 0.0004 0.0003 0331 40.001 0.011 0.005
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 40.01 3 3 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 40.001 0.0001 0.0001 40.001 40.001 0.03 0.013
 3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 4 4 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0003 0.0003 40.001 40.001 0.003 0.0I3
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 .7 E- 41 4 1 0.003 0333 0.001 0.001 0.0003 0.0004 40.001 40.001 0.013 0.013
Sun-en  3ur 1 LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 3 3 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 40.0001 40.0001 40.001 40.001 40331 0.003
Emu-en Burn LIriur Water 0.01 0.01 4 4 41 4 1 0.003 0331 40331 40.001 0.0001 0.0001 0331 0.001 0.013 0.011
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05- 0.05 4 E- 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0014 0331 0.001 0.054 0.0 5?
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05 0.0.1  5 5 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.0010 0.0010 0331 0.001 0.055 0.0 53
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.07 0.0.1  5 5 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.051 0.043
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05- 0.05 .7 .7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0013 0.0010 0331 0.003 0.0.13 0.0.13
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.01 0.03 5 5 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0010 0.0010 0331 0.001 0.053 0.051
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05 0.05 E- E- 41 4 1 40.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0331 0.001 0.043 0.04
1.15 LII Suwarl Eurrl 0.05- 0.04 1- 1- 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 40.001 0.0015 0.0015 0331 0.001 0.11.T 
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.07 0.0.1  7 7 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.0015 0.0014 0335 0.001 0.11 0.043
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05- 0.05 15- 10 41 4 1 0.001 0331 0.001 0.001 0.0014 0.0013 0331 0.001 0.113 0.033
1.15 Eurrl 0.05 7 7 41 4 1 0.001 40.001 40331 40.001 0.001 0.0014 0339 40.001 0.0 35
WarlluIIJ: 1.15 Suwarl Eurrl 0.05 0.05 5 15 41 4 1 0.001 0331 40331 40.001 0.001 0.0014 0335- 0.003 0.4 0.04
[Ivar 0.01 0.01 4 3 41 4 1 40.001 40.001 40331 40.001 40.0001 40.0001 0331 0.001 0.013 0.014

 

 

 

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ELIEIE -IELEIL -IELEIL -IELEIEIL ?34:1 
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CF HEW IEPMSW 3N5 IC THAT-EAR IC THAT-.543 WEI-.417
Sill: mg? Irly'l Irly'l Irly'l I1Ig."l lug-'l Irly'l rny'l Irlgg'l lug-'l Eda-firs ?Ilurl-l'il's
Lru:l1i 1g mill 43.2 43.31 3.43 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.33 233733- 3- 4343
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.2 3.31 43.2 3.12 3.33 43.31 3.23 233733- 3143213
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.3 43.31 43.2 3.33 3.33 43.31 43.2 233733- 314343
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.33 3.3.7 43.31 3.41 233733- 314343
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.3 3 1 3.33 3.3? 3.3.7 43.31 3.31 233733- 314343
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.2 3.14 43.2 3.3? 3.3.7 43.31 3.25 233733- 314343
Lru:l1i 1g mill 43.2 3.13 43.2 3.3? 3.33" 43.31 43.2 233733- 314353
Lru:l1i 1g mill 3.3 43.31 43.2 3.13 3.3.7 43.31 3.21 233733- 314343
WanluLl: EmelLar h'ill Tailing: =?LInLia. 43.331 43.331 3.4 3.31 3.35 3.33- -?3.31 43.31 1.3 233333 314123-
WarlluLl: J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 3.4 3.31 3.32 3.3? 3.3? 43.31 3.33 4 233333 314123-
J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 43.2 43.31 3.3TII 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.32 233333 314123-
J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 1 3.32 3.35 3.33- 1.3 233333 314123-
J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 3.3 3.32 3.51 3.34 3.33 43.31 3.53 233333 314123-
h?ill Tailing: 3LII1LI: 43.2 43.31 3.3 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.53 233333 314123-
Emullar h'ill Tailing: 3.35 3.33- 1.3 233333 314123-
EmulL=r h'ill Tailiug; 3'LInLia. 3.4 3.11 3.4 3.3? 3.33 43.31 43.31 3.43 233333 314123-
J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 3.2 3.33 3.43 3.3? 3.33- 3.53 233333 314123-
Emullar h'ill Tailing: 3.2 3.33 43.2 3.33 3.33 43.31 43.2 233333 314123-
J35 Emullar h'ill Tailing: :?LInLla. 3.4 43.31 3.33- 3.3? 3.33 43.31 3.73 233333 314123-
Tdilil'gL- 3.31 14 3.14 3.3? 43.31 14 233553 314213
Tailil'gL- 43.2 3.31 12 3.14 3.5 43.31 13 233553 314213
Tailil'gL- 3.43 3.33- 13 233553 314213
Tailirga- Pun-z: 43.2 3.1 5.5 3.33 3.3? 43.31 43.31 5.3 233553 314213
Tailil'gL- 3.2 3.31 1.4 3.3? 3.3? 43.31 1.5 233553 314213
Tailil'gL- 43.2 43.31 5.3 3.12 3.33 43.31 5.3 233553 314213
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 3.32 3.1? 3 13 43.31 3.7 233533 314225
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 43.2 3.31 2.3 3.13 3 13- 43.31 3.5 233533 314225
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 43.2 43.31 1.5 3.14 3.1 43.31 1.3 233533 314225
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 3.5? 3.33 43.31 3- 233-533 314225
Tailirga- Pun-z: ?Lnu?l 43.2 3.35 5.1 3.5? 333 43.31 43.31 5.1 233533 314225
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 43.2 3.33 43.2 1.4-3 3.1 43.31 3.33 233533 314225
Tailil'gL- ?LrIu?l 43.2 43.31 1.3 3.3- 3.13 43.31 1.7 233533 314225
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 43.2 43.31 13- 3.33 3.33 43.31 15 233523- 314243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 3.3 3.32 13 3.3? 3.3.7 43.31 13 233523- 314243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 43.2 3.23 11 3.3? 3.33 43.31 11 233523- 314243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 43.2 43.31 3.3 3.35 3.33 43.31 3.3 233523- 314243
Fundr: water tai'l'rng: Fund 3.34 3.33 43.31 43.31 7.3 233523- 314243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 43.2 3.3? 3.3 3.33 3.33- 3.3 233523- 314243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 43.2 3.33 3.33 3.32 3.13 43.31 3.55 233-523- 314-243
walla lJilirIg: purIIJ 3.3 43.31 5.5 3.11 3.33 43.31 5.3- 233523- 314243
WarlluLl: 375 LII lailil'gL- -"3.331 43.331 3.4 3.31 1.5 3.35 43.31 1.5 233433 314335
WarlluLl: 375 LII lailil'gL- 3.3 3.31 1.3 3.3? 3.3? 43.31 3.7? 3- 233-433 314335
WarlluLl: 373 LII lailil'gL- 43.2 43.31 3.?3 3.3? 3.33 43.31 3.33 233433 314335
WarIluLl: 373 L4 Lailil'gL- 3.5 43.31 1.3 3.35 3.33 43.31 43.31 1.7 233-433 314335
WarlluLl: 375 L4 lailil'gL- 3.3 3.32 3.54 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.33 233433 314335
1'3 LII lailil'gb 43.2 43.31 3.33 3.3? 3.33 43.31 3.43 233433 314335
WarlluLl: 373 L4 lailil'gL- 3:41th 3.35 3.33 43.31 1.3 233433 314335
WarlluLl: 375 L4 lailil'gL- 3.3 3.11 3.42 3.14 3.33 43.31 3.43 233433 314335
WarlluLl: 375 L4 lailil'gL- 3.3 3.35 3.33 3.15 43.31 3.7 233433 314335
WarlluLl: 373 L4 lailil'gL- 3.4 3.21 43.2 3.33 3.33 43.31 43.2 233433 314335
deluLl: Witt-r 375 L4 lailil'gL- 3.3 43.31 3.?3 3.33 3.1 43.31 3.33 233433 314335
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water -"3.331 43.331 43.31 3.?3 3.33 333 43.31 3.45 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en Burn 43.2 43.31 l3.?1 3.34 3 341 43.31 3.45 3- 233-42? 31443-7
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water 43.? 43.31 3.43 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.73 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en Burn Water 43.2 43.31 1 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.33 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water 43.2 3.32 3.32 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.44 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water 43.? 43.31 43.2 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.35 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en Burn Water 3.32 3.32 43.31 3.33 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water 3.3 3.33 3.43II 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.41 23342? 31443-7
Sun-en Burn 'I'I'dtur 3.3 3.35 3.33 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.51 2334-27 31443-7
Sun-en  3urI1LIriLIr Water 43.2 3.3? 43.2 3.32 3.32 43.31 43.2 233-423 31443-7
Sun-en Burn Water 43.2 43.31 3.?4 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.7? 233-423 31443-7
WarlluLl: 373 L4 Eurrl -"3.331 43.331 3.3 43.31 1.3 3.34 3.33- 1.3 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.3 43.31 1.1 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.73 2 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 43.2 3.31 3.33 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.33 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.3 3.31 1.3 3.35 3.33- 1.3 23333? 314433-
375 LII Sun-2n Eurrl 3.3 3.32 3.33 3.33 3.33 43.31 43.31 3.3 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 43.2 43.31 3.43 3.35 3.33 43.31 3.43 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.35 3.33- 15 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.4 3.33 3.43- 3.33 3.33 43.31 3.33 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 43.2 3.33 43.2 3.33 3.33- 3.53 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.4 3.3? 43.2 3.13 3.33 43.31 43.2 23333? 314433-
373 L4 Eurrl 3.3 43.31 3.?4 3.1 3.33 43.31 3.3 23333? 314433-
El-mr 43.2 43.31 3.3 3.31 3.31 43.31 43.31 3.3- 233333 

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC [psj'cm TDS Temp Pb Zn Comments
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Adit 5 Pipes 12-Maig-12 11:30 6.12 126 63 2.1 0.23 Flow approx. 0.5 to 1lfs
Adit 5 Pipes 18-Maig-12 11:00 6.90 128 64 2.1 0.25 5.45 Flow approx Veri,i High Zn - confirm with lab da!a
Adit 5 Pipes 26-Jun-12 11:15 6.21 106 52 2.1 0.15 0.15
Adit 5 Pipes 31-Jul-12 10:30 6.90 28 126 81 2.9 Flow 1.0l2s
Adit 5 Pipes 21 Aug 12 12:00 2.02 120 112 26 2.6
Adit 5 Pipes 24-Oct-12 15:40 6.96 124 102 25 2.2
Adit 5 Pipes 11-0ec-12 15:10 2.26 131 108 29 5.6
AditPipe DIS of Road 12-Maig-12 11:15 6.53 151 25 6.1 How approx 0.5l2s
Adit Pipe DIS of Road 18-Maig-12 10:30 6.99 151 26 6.2 0.23 0.03 Flow approx 0.5 to 1 2s
Adit Pipe 025 of Road 31 Jul 12 10:15 2.11 60 153 100 2.4 Flow 1.0lj's
Adit Spring 025 of Road 18-Maig-12 10:45 6.88 131 65 6.4 0.25 Zn measured as 1.99 believed to be sampling error
Adit Spring 025 of Road 26-Jun-12 10:00 6.92 424 63 6.9 Flow approx 0.5 to 16?s
Adit Spring 025 of Road 31-Jul-12 10:00 2.02 41 136 88 2.6 How 0.5lfs
Adit Spring 025 of Road 21-Aug-12 16:35 2.13 156 129 84 2.4
Background 12 Mai,i 12 15:45 6.41 40 21 2.4 0.12 0.16
Background 26-Jun-12 15:45 2.22 52 26 9.8
Background 31-Jul-12 15:00 6.88 103 65 42 10.9
Background 21-Aug-12 10:20 2.02 86 59 38 10.8
Background 18-5ep-12 10:40 2.31 43 61 40 8.2
Background 24 0c! 12 10:30 2.24 58 54 39 82
Background 20-Nov-12 10:20 6.61 116 36 25 2.8
Background 11-0ec-12 10:15 2.21 142 55 40 3.5
Background 30-Jan-13 10:10 2.1 152 44 32 5
Background 19-Feb-13 11:20 2.22 96 64.6 49.6 4.8
Bari Mine Adi! 12-Maig-12 18:00 6.52 144 22 2.0 0.26 0.28 No flow in Wanlock Wa!er upstream of Bay Mine
Bari Mine Adi! 26-Jun-12 13:30 6.85 143 21 2.5 0.22 0.22 Higher flow than previous 
Bai,i Mine Adi! 31-Jul-12 13:00 2.12 99 149 96 8.2
Bari Mine Adi! 21-Aug-12 14:20 2.08 142 144 93 8.5 0.24
Bai,i Mine Adi! 18-5ep-12 14:30 2.2 80 145 94 2.8 0.28 1.1 0:0.24 E0192 START 16:38:20
Bari Mine Adi! 24-Oct-12 13:45 6.48 22 123 89 2.8 0.42 146* Pb 2 in on 25 October 2012
Bay Mine Adi! 20-Nou-12 13:00 6.63 135 122 89 2.4
Bai,i Mine Adi! 11-0ec-12 13:40 2.12 133 138 100 5.5
Bari Mine Adi! 30-Jan-13 13:30 2.3 130 131 96 6.2
Bai,i Mine Adi! 19-Feb-13 12:45 2.22 104 161 102 2.2

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC [uslcm T05 Temp Pb Zn Comments
{mill [innit-l ("Cl {mg?l {melLl
Crushing Mill 02S 21-Aug-12 12:15 6.26 134 23 50 14.6
Crushing Mill 02S 13-Sep-12 12:00 2.03 35 23 51 11.4 1.1 3 0.1LPS
Crushing Mill 02S 24-Oct-12 11:40 2.13 22 62 45 3.3 1.22 0.2 Pb 2?2n on 25 October 2012
Crushing Mill 02S 20-Nov-12 11:20 6.46 132 55 41 3.2 flow lips
Crushing Mill 02S 11-Oeo-12 11:30 2.06 146 53 42 2.3
Crushing Mill 02S 30-Jan-13 11:30 6.3 126 5 33 4.3 FLOW 1LPS
Crushing Mi   02S 13-Feb-13 11:20 2.15 113 63.6 42.5 4.6
Oiteh through tailmgs 21-2??iug-12 11:30 6.24 130 46 23 12.4 1.34 1.6
Oiteh through tailmgs 13-Sep-12 11:20 2.03 56 33 25 11.1 1.22 1.3 0.2LPS
Oiteh through tailmgs 20-Nov-12 10:55 2.04 113 32 25 3.5 flow 1-2lps
through tailmgs 30-Jan-13 10:50 2 146 53 43 3.1 FLOW 0.2LP3
Oiteh through tailmgs 13-Feb-13 10:40 2.12 32 21.36 443.2 2.1
Glenerieff Stream 12-Mav-12 13:15 6.56 50 25 6.5 0.35 0.11
Glenerieff Stream 21-2??iug-12 15:50 2.31 122 51 33 13.6
Glenerieff Stream 24-Oct-12 14:50 6.64 34 53 33 3
Glenglass level 12-Mav-12 12:45 6.25 200 100 3.2 0.32 0.52 Flow approx 2035
Glenglass level 26-Jun-12 14:45 2.05 152 22 3.2 0.20 2.11*
Glenglass level 31-Jul-12 13:30 6.62 106 123 116 3.3
Glenglass level 21-2??iug-12 12:30 6.35 140 165 102 10.6 0.55
Glenglass level 13-Sep-12 12:15 2.11 36 120 110 3.2 0.31 3 0:0.12 EC132.5MS START 15:24
Glenglass level 24-Oct-12 12:00 6.33 62 145 105 3.5 0.43 0.53 Pb 2? Zn on 25 October 2012
Glenglass level 20 Nov 12 11:40 6.3 151 155 113 3.4
Glenglass level 11-Oee-12 11:50 2.01 144 135 136 6.6
Glenglass level 30-Jan-13 11:50 6.25 132 162 113 2.1
Glenglass level 13-Feb-13 12:00 2.23 116 212 146 2.4

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC TDS Temp Pb Zn Comments
im'v?l (3 25Ti [PPmi ("Cl imgilli imelLi
Glenglass Stream above Glencrieff Tip 1?-l?v1av-12 13:00 6.65 53 23 3.4 Flow approx 1 to 2 ?s
Glenglass Stream above Glencrieff Tip 26-Jun-12 12:45 6.6? 15.1 30 61.0
Glenglass Stream above Glencrieff Tip 31-Jul-12 11:30 ?.12 3? ?6 43 13.3
Glenglass Stream above Glencrieff Tip 214403-12 15:30 ?.33 33 63 43 14.1
Glenglass Stream above Glencrieff Tip 20-Nov-12 14:10 6.3 103 3? 2? 3.1
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 12:30 6.?3 3? 64 0.21 0.03 Flow approx 1 to 2lf?s
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 26-Jun-12 12:15 ?.14 ?4 3? 11.6 0.12 1.35*
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 31-Jul-12 11:15 ?.10 34 36 62 12.4
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 214403-12 14:45 ?.33 132 33 53 13.3 0.0?
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 20 Nov 12 13:40 6.?6 134 56 42 flow 10lps
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 30-Jan-13 14:15 ?.25 113 52 33 3.5
Glenglass Stream below Glencrieff Tip 13-Feb-13 13:15 ?.60 31 ?4.56 43.3 3.3
Glenglass stream spring below tip 26-Jun-12 12:30 ?.13 ?3 3? 10.3
Left ?dit Pipe Discharge 26-Jun-12 10:15 6.34 144 ?2 Flow 0.3lfs [1.6l in 25ech
Left ?dit Pipe Discharge 214403-12 16:50 ?.15 150 15? 102 
Limperi Burn 214403-12 13:45 ?.33 123 51 33 13.?
Limperi Burn 24-Oct-12 12:25 ?.41 66 43 36 3.3
Meadowfoot Adit 26-Jun-12 15:00 ?.11 110 55 3.3 0.10 0.13 Flow approx 0.5lj?s
Mennockhass Tunnel 20-Nov-12 12:50 6.?1 150 104 ?6 flow 5lps
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 31-Jul-12 15:30 6.?6 12? 33 24 22.3
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 214403-12 11:15 ?.14 103 30 13 16.3 2.14 0.6
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 13-Sep-12 11:30 6.35 ?0 32 2 3.3 1.3? 0.1LPS
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 24-Oct-12 11:00 ?.46 30 25 13 10.1 1.41 0.53 Pb I Zn on 25 October 2012
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 20-Nov-12 10:50 6.6? 101 13 13 3.3 flow 1ps
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 30-Jan-13 10:40 113 22 15 2.3 FLOW 0.1LPS
Pondecl IIi'iiater on tailiriigs 13-Feb-13 10:50 125 322 222 2.3
Right ?dit Pipe Discharge 26-Jun-12 10:30 6.34 142 ?2 0.12 0.13 Flow 0.3lfs in 2.25ecsi
Right Adit Pipe Discharge 21-Aug-12 16:45 145 152 33 
Road Adit 26-Jun-12 03:45 6.60 120 60 6.6 Flow approx 0.2lj?s
Road Adit 31-Jul-12 03:45 6.32 35 133 30 Flow 0.1Ifs

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC [psi?cm TDS Temp Pb Zn Comments
{mi-?1 [ppm] [Tl {mei?ll lmele

Runoff from tailings 21-Aug-12 11:45 6.83 120 65 41 20.4 0.?5 0.5

Runoff from tailings 18-Sep-12 11:40 84 58 3? 11.1 0.52 0.05 0.1LPS

Runoff from tailings 24-Oct-12 11:10 ?.15 89 53 38 10.4 0.32 0.35 Pb in on 25 October 2012

Runoff from tailings 20 Nov 12 11:00 6.36 108 33 24 9.1 flow 0.5lps

Runoff from tailings 11-Oec-12 11:10 ?.01 144 ?9 28 0.5

Runoff from tailings 30-Jan-13 11:00 6.8 111 23 1? 2.9 FLOW 0.05LPS

Runoff from tailings 19 Feb 13 10:55 ?.44 100 91.? 61 1.3

Settlement Poncl Issues 20-Nov-12 11:45 6.21 153 58 43 flow 2-3lPs

Settlement Pond Issues 30-Jan-13 12:00 6.85 130 62 46 3.6 FLOW 1LP5

Sewage Works 1?:15 ?.20 203 101 Flow approx 1li?s

Sewage Works 26 Jun 12 14:30 ?.93 1?4 8? 10.?

Sewage Works 31-Jul-12 13:45 6.?4 85 235 153 13.2

Sewage Works 21-Aug-12 13:30 139 180 11? 13

Sewage Works 18-Sep-12 12:45 ?.11 84 221 145 10.3

Sewage Works 24-Oct-12 12:15 6.95 60 195 145 8.9

Sewage Works 20-Nov-12 11:50 6.66 14? 105 8

Sewage Works 11 Dec 12 12:00 6.98 126 361 2?5 2.6

Sewage Works 30-Jan-13 12:10 6.95 126 166 123 4.6

Sewage Works 19-Feb-13 11:45 ?.22 131 533 369.1 4.5

Sowen Burn 14:45 6.50 80 40 8.3

Sowen Burn 26 Jun 12 16:15 ?.00 ?2 36 11.1

Sowen Burn 31-Jul-12 16:15 ?.15 102 ?8 50 13.4

Sowen Burn 21-Aug-12 10:00 ?.35 113 68 44 11.5

Sowen Burn 18 Sep 12 10:15 ?.04 20 ?2 4? 8.5

Sowen Burn 24-Oct-12 10:10 94 61 45 8.2

Sowen Burn 20-Nov-12 10:10 ?.19 108 41 30 

Sowen Burn 11-Oec-12 09:45 6.8 169 61 45 2.9

Sowen Burn 30-Jan-13 09:45 159 4? 35 

Sowen Burn 19-Feb-13 10:15 6.82 84 60.2 40.2 4.8

Tip Drain 12:45 6.60 ?8 3? 0.15 0.12 Flow approx 0.5to 10's

Tip Drain 21 Aug 12 14:50 ?.42 142 84 54 13.?

Tip Drain 20-Nov-12 13:45 6.6? 138 65 48 flow 5lps

UIS of adit 5 pipes 11:45 ?.01 133 66 6.8

UXS of crushing mill 20 Nov 12 11:25 6.53 141 44 32 8.4

Wlwte's Cleuch 20-Nov-12 15:40 6.?6 138 58 43 

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC [psicm TDS Temp Pb Zn Comments
imV] @2 259:]  ("Ci imgi?li imeiLi

WW at Glencrieve Cottage 26 Jun 12 13:00 2.35? 133 66 11.4

WW at Glencrieve Cottage 21-Aug-12 15:10 134 139 89 12.5

WW at Glencrieve Cottage 24-Oct-12 14:10 6.Glencrieve Cottage 11-Dec-12 13:55 2.Glencrieve Cottage 19 Feb 13 13:30 2.45 111 163.1 101.4 6.4

WW at Museum 12-Mav-12 12:00 6.95 134 66 2.2 0.25 0.21

WW at Museum 26 Jun 12 12:00 2.30 128 63 9.5

WW at Museum 31-Jul-12 11:00 2.Museum 21-Aug-12 12:45 2.02 142 135 82 10.6

WW at Museum 18-Sep-12 13:Museum 24 Oct 12 13:20 2.Museum 20-Nov-12 12:25 6.Museum 11-Dec-12 13:15 6.Museum 30-Jan-13 13:Museum 19-Feb-13 13:00 2.34 92 140.3 92.9 6.4

WW at Straitsteps 12-Mav-12 18:30 2.44? 129 65 8.5 pH appears high

WW at Straitsteps 26 Jun 12 13:15 6.22" 136 62 10.6

WW at Straitsteps 31-Jul-12 11:45 2.18 81 143 92 13.8

WW at Straitsteps 21-Aug-12 16:05 2.18 132 140 90 11.8

WW at Straitsteps 18-Sep-12 14:00 6.Straitsteps 24 Oct 12 14:Straitsteps 20-Nov-12 13:15 6.Straitsteps 11 Dec 12 14:10 2.Straitsteps 30-Jan-13 13:50 2.Straitsteps 19-Feb-13 13:40 2.51 114 164.2 102.3 6.2

WW 025 of Bay Mine 20-Nov-12 15:sewage works 12 Mai,i 12 16:45 6.sewage works 26-Jun-12 14:15 2.sewage works 31-Jul-12 14:00 6.82 22 150 92 10.5

WW DIS of sewage works 21-Aug-12 14:00 6.92 140 140 90 10.6

WW DIS of sewage works 18-Sep-12 12:30 2.sewage works 24-Oct-12 12:40 6.sewage works 20 Nov 12 12:05 6.sewage works ll-Dee-12 12:15 6.sewage works 30-Jan-13 12:sewage works 19-Feb-13 11:40 2.15 132 169 110 6.6

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC [ps2cm TDS Temp Pb Zn Comments
{mill (9 [Ppmi {"1320 imgiLl

WW D25 of tailings pond 12-Mav-12 15:15 6.tailings pond 26-Jun-12 15:30 6.25 131 65 10.0

WW D25 of tailings pond 31-Jul-12 14:45 6.55" 154 143 91 13.8

WW D25 of tailings pond 21-Aug-12 12:tailings pond 18-5ep-12 11:tailings pond 24-Oct-12 11:25 6.82 65 1192 86 8.4

WW D25 of tailings pond 20-Nov-12 11:10 6.tailings pond 11-Dec-12 11:20 2.tailings pond 30 Jan 13 11:tailings pond 19-Feb-13 11:10 2.03 115 153 101.2 5.8

WW of Sowen Burn 12-Mav-12 14:30 6.66 112 63 8.3 0.30 0.20

WW of Sowen Burn 26-Jun-12 16:00 2.05 120 60 10.4 0.31 0.80

WW of 5owen Burn 31 Jul 12 16:00 6.85 140 136 82 12.2

WW of Sowen Burn 21 Aug 12 09:45 6.9 119 125 81 11.2

WW of Sowen Burn 18-5ep-12 10:00 6.3 -11 126 81 8.6 0.25 2.6 

WW of Sowen Burn 24-Oct-12 10:00 6.5owen Burn 20 Nov 12 10:5owen Burn 11 Dec: 12 09:30 6.Sowen Burn 30 Jan 13 09:Sowen Burn 19-Feb-13 09:50 6.Adit 5 Pipes 31 Jul 12 10:45 2.Adit 5 Pipes 21 Aug 12 12:00 2.Ban; Mine 20 Nov 12 15:15 6.Ban; Mine 30 Jan 13 15:15 2.Sowen Burn 26 Jun 12 16:30 2.10 125 62 10.2

WW U25 of tailing pond 12 May 12 16:15 6.tailing pond 26 Jun 12 15:15 2.03 130 66 10.0

WW U25 of tailing pond 31 Jul 12 14:30 6.23 113 145 93 12.1

WW U25 of tailing pond 21 Aug 12 10:45 6.9 96 132 85 10.6

WW U25 of tailing pond 18-5ep-12 11:10 6.tailing pond 24 Oct 12 10:50 6.tailing pond 20 Nov 12 10:40 6.tailing pond 11 Dec 12 10:40 6.tailing pond 30-Jan-13 10:tailing pond 19-Feb-13 10:30 6.26 103 142 92.2 6.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Site Ref Date Time pH Eh EC T05 Temp Pb Zn Comments
[PPmi ("Ci img?i {meiLi

WW Upstream 12-May-12 11:00 6.52 105 53 6.3 0.48 Pb appears high - confirm with lab data

WW Upstream 18-May-12 10:15 6.88 88 44 6.2 0.18 0.06

WW Upstream 26-Jun-12 08:30 6.85 86 43 8.3

WW Upstream 31-Jul-12 08:30 6.58 36 116 12 8.1

WW Upstream 21 Aug 12 16:30 2.2 122 96 62 11.4

WW Upstream 18-Sep-12 13:30 2.02 28 104 68 88

WW Upstream 24-Oct-12 15:20 2.15 101 95 69 8.1

WW Upstream 20-New-12 16:15 6.85 142 31 23 2.2

WW Upstream 11-Dee-12 14:45 2.25 130 101 25 4.4

WW Upstream 30-Jan-13 14:Upstream 19-Feb-13 14:15 2.65 113 103.3 68 5.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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APPENDICES 3
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MONITORING SITES AND MINING FEATURES

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Background Water Sample Point at Glenmarchhope Burn, looking downstream towards
Queensberry Smelter, May 2012 (NGR: 285418, 614181),

View towards Mennockhass Water Tunnel, May 2012 (NGR: 287300, 612895)

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Wanlock Water Upstream, below B797 road, May 2012 (NGR: 287847, 613008)

Possible adit discharge below B797 road, July 2012 (NGR: 287844, 613002)

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Possible adit structure below B797 road, with 2 outlet pipes, May 2012, (NGR: 287833,
613024)

Possible spring from adit below B797 road, May 2012, (NGR: 287841, 613018)

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Wanlock Water looking upstream from the 5 pipes adit discharge, May 2012 (NGR:
287602, 612997)

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Adit 5 pipes discharge, upstream of the museum, August 2012 (NGR: 287591, 612993)

Wanlock Water at the mining museum, November 2012 (NGR: 287339, 512890)

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Glencrieff Stream, upstream of old railway, May 2012 (NGR: 286766, 613152)

Wanlock Water at Straitsteps Mine, looking upstream, August 2012 (NGR: 286927, 613125)

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Wanlock Water at Pates Knowes / Glencrieve Cottage, looking upstream, August 2012
(NGR: 286698, 613269)

Wanlock Water upstream of Bay Mine (this is often dry), looking upstream, November
2012 (NGR: 28652, 613510)

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August 2014

Bay Mine Adit discharge, near confluence with Wanlock Water, July 2012 (NGR: 286517,
613517)

Whyte’s Cleuch above Bay Mine Adit (usually dry), November 2012 (NGR: 286580, 613570)

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Wanlock Water downstream of Bay Mine Adit Discharge, looking upstream, November
2012 (NGR: 286475, 613540)

Glenglass Stream outlet from old reservoir above Glencrieff Tip, August 2012 (NGR:
286335, 613335)

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Glencrieff Tip Drain (left) with Glencrieff Mine on the right, May 2012 (NGR: 286416,
613434)

Glenglass Stream after it collects below the Glencrieff tip, November 2012 (NGR: 286390,
613455)

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Meadowfoot Adit, June 2012 (NGR: 286258, 613745)

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Glenglass (New Glencrieff) Level Discharge channel, looking upstream from near to
confluence with Wanlock Water, January 2013 (NGR: 286173, 613770)

Upwelling from former Glencrieff Mine settlement ponds, adjacent to Glenglass Level,
April 2013 (NGR: 286160, 613775)

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August 2014

Wanlockhead Sewage Works Outfall, July 2012 (NGR: 286102, 613821)

Limpen Burn, next to Wanlockhead Sewage Works and near to confluence with Wanlock
Water, August 2012 (NGR: 286092, 613827)

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Wanlock Water downstream of Wanlockhead Sewage Works outfall, July 2012 (NGR:
286067, 613819)

Issues upstream of Queensberry Crushing Mill (usually dry), November 2012 (NGR: 285845,
613985)

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Channel downstream of Queensberry Crushing Mill (in the background), August 2012
(NGR: 285795, 614040)

Wanlock Water upstream of Queensberry Tailings Pond (back left), looking downstream,
July 2012 (NGR: 285638, 614123)

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Ditch through Queensberry Tailings Pond area, near to confluence with Wanlock Water,
September 2012 (NGR: 285550, 614210)

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Runoff channel from Queensberry Tailings Pond, near confluence with Wanlock Water,
January 2013 (NGR: 285530, 614225)

Ponded water on Queensberry Tailings Pond area, discharge from pond to the left, January
2013 (NGR: 285525, 614240)

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View towards Wanlock Water downstream of Queensberry Tailings Pond / Upstream of
Glenmarchhope Burn and Upstream of Smelter Mill, July 2012 (NGR: 285489, 614305)

Sowen Burn, approximately 10m upstream of confluence with Wanlock Water, looking
upstream, August 2012 (NGR: 285427, 614457)

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Wanlock Water downstream of Sowen Burn, looking upstream, September 2012 (NGR:
285397, 614483)

Shortcleuch Water, water sampling and sediment sampling point, April 2013 (NGR:
290280, 615770)

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Queensberry Tailings Pond Sediment Sample Point, May 2012 (NGR: 285495, 614295)

Glencrieff Mine Area Tailings Sediment Sample Point, May 2012 (NGR: 286470, 613360)

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August 2014

Glenglass Level Channel, Fluvial Sediment Sample Point, May 2012 (NGR: 286170, 613765)

Queensberry Tailings Pond Sediment Sample Point, July 2012 (NGR: 285545, 614230)

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Queensberry Crushing Mill Sediment Sample Point, July 2012 (NGR: 285800, 614020)

Queensberry Tailings Pond Tailings Sediment Sample Point, April 2013 (NGR: 285590,
614170)

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Wanlock Water upstream of Bay Mine Adit Discharge, Fluvial Sediment Sample Point, April
2013 (NGR: 286525, 613500)

Wanlock Water Downstream Fluvial Sediment Sampling Point

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Bank erosion and cutting of the tailings pond area by the Wanlock Water, August 2012.

Wanlock Water in high flow along the edge of the tailings pond area, November
2012.

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Views looking upstream above Bay Mine and looking downstream towards Bay
Mine, taken from approximately the same location on the same day and time, June
2012.

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View looking at the downstream section of the tailings pond area with some sheep
grazing, May 2012.