An existing coal mining operation required critical assistance in maintaining TSS reduction regulatory compliance limits. At this site, surface water is collected and treated to meet strict environmental standards before being released into a fish-bearing receiving stream. Ensuring that the water quality adheres to these standards is essential for both regulatory adherence and environmental protection.
TSS Reduction Regulatory Compliance Challenge
The coal mining operation faced significant challenges in managing Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in its surface water. Maintaining TSS Reduction Regulatory Compliance was vital to avoid environmental damage and meet regulatory requirements. The operation needed a solution that could effectively reduce TSS, adapt to varying flow conditions, and handle peak flow events while remaining cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Clearflow TSS Reduction Solution
Clearflow was entrusted with this important task. We implemented our patented Clearflow Flocculant Gel blocks, strategically placing them in situ to provide a passive flocculation treatment upstream of the existing water management ponds. These gel blocks were specifically designed to enhance the process of colloidal sedimentation during low to medium flow conditions, where sediment-laden water with high TSS flows over a duplex block design. For peak flow events, a Clearflow liquid flocculant dosing station was integrated to ensure that the TSS reduction treatment remained effective and compliant with regulatory limits.
The Clearflow solution successfully met the project’s goals by achieving TSS reduction regulatory compliance. It was not only cost-effective and environmentally safe but also contributed to reducing the overall carbon footprint of the mining operation. The implementation of this comprehensive treatment system enhanced operational efficiency, minimized environmental impact, and reinforced Clearflow’s reputation as a leader in sustainable water treatment solutions. By delivering a reliable and efficient treatment process, Clearflow demonstrated its commitment to supporting both regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship, ensuring that the mining operation could continue to meet stringent standards while operating responsibly.
