On Site Mine Water Treatment Scheme Management and Sampling

Intended to effectively and passively treat pumped water from the Hope Shaft the scheme has been maintained and operated for a number of years with great success with support and assistance from the Coal Authority. The mine water treatment scheme (MWTS) on site at Caphouse Colliery is located near the Hope Pit / Hope Stores section of the site and contains two settlement lagoons, a balance chamber, four concrete lagoons and two parallel reed beds. Water is pumped to ensure it remains at or below acceptable levels a...