in Wallgrove I am not asking for the science to be disclosed, I am asking for the details of the TSF related to the project to be disclosed. They undertook a three year project to treat the TSF at the microbial level which means they know exactly what the make up of the pond is down to the microbial level, which would help us understand what they released, would it not? How about you ask your employer this simple question. Why did they decide to do this at Mount Polley and for what reasons? And report back to us. November 23, 2014 at 1:09pm · Edited · Like · 2 Kevin Wallgrove BTW Scott the project ended in 2012, with some follow up that carries on very irregularly. The funding has been spent the project largely complete. I am not interested in the results. It would be great if these guys could figure out how to clean up the mess you guys leave behind, but clearly they have not been successful or else we would have heard lots about it. Here is what would be helpful. The details and microbial breakdown of the water in the TSF that was being treated for release with this project. We could then combine that with the pre - event science collected by QRRC and get a much better idea of the real impacts of this disaster. Its called base science and we have tons of data in this instance which we can apply to understand what happens when such disasters occur. I have repeatedly stated this in the past and have provided many details. In fact, how about you see if you get your employer to actually release the details and if you cannot I will release the research I have. I suggest you encourage your employer to do so because you wont like what I have. Adrian C Monks at Lower Main of the dam...ABR is behind the fence November 25, 2014 · Edited So Ive decided to start a new thread which discusses the BC Genome project at MP Mine. Despite allegations to the contrary, this information is readily available at both the Likely and Williams Lake public libraries. I was involved in the construction of a medium sized pond known as the ABR, (Anaerobic Bio Reactor) which is located below the lower main of the dam. The BC Genome project is primarily interested in how to remove or reduce concentrations of contaminants in water via natural methods. In this case, from what I understand, the water was being prepared for discharge into the environment. Also, from what I understand, the water was not contaminated, but certain elements, such as selenium, exceeded BC Drinking water guidelines. The project did NOT deal with the TSF itself, rather it dealt with the ABR pond. The ABR pond was created to treat water which had been intercepted from toe drains at the toe or foot of the dam. This water had been filtered by the materials which the dam is constructed from. This water, of course, is different in its make up to that which is contained in the dam itself. This water was analyzed and this experiment was devised which was supposed to re-introduce nutrients into the water as well as reduce some elements. I am going to try and get to the library to have a look at the documents on file and copy as much as I can to post it here. I have just finished editing this post at 430pm Tuesday the 25th to reflect information I just gathered from the library. So Ive decided to start a new thread which discusses the BC Genome project at MP Mine. Despite allegations to the contrary, this information is readily available at both the Likely and Williams Lake public libraries. I was involved in the construction of a medium sized pond known as the ABR, (Aerobic Bio Reactor) which is located below the lower main of the dam. The BC Genome project is primarily interested in how to remove or reduce concentrations of contaminants in water via natural methods. In this case, from what I understand, the water was being prepared for discharge into the environment. Also, from what I understand, the water was not contaminated, rather it was devoid of any nutrients. Rather than discharge dead water into the environment the water was sent to the ABR to introduce certain nutrients into it which are required to sustain life. The project did NOT deal with the TSF itself, rather it dealt with the ABR pond. The ABR pond was created to treat water which had been intercepted from toe drains at the toe or foot of the dam. This water had been filtered by the materials which the dam is constructed from. This water, of course, is different in its make up to that which is contained in the dam itself. This water was analyzed and this experiment was devised which was supposed to re-introduce nutrients into the water to mimic nature. I am going to try and get to the library to have a look at the documents on file and copy as much as I can to post it here. Like · · Share Ross Woods, Josh Lammi, Analise Schaafsma and 4 others like this. Victoria Brown-John Schill From what I remember of what Steve Robertson told the Likely residents on the Mt. Polley mine tour last month the anaerobic bacteria can only survive in low oxygen water. Therefore no fish should be in that pond or animals to stir up the water, hence the fence to keep out animals from drinking or swimming and stirring things up which creates oxygen. The bacteria are supposed to attract heavy metals which bind to them somehow and can be removed from the water. That was the gist of what I understood. I will try to find the binder at the Likely library with the info if I have time tomorrow. Very interesting topic. They plan to cover the pond with wood chips to further keep the oxygen levels low over winter. My name is Vici Schill and I am the Likely librarian. We are open Mondays 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We have all the binders of the Mt. Polley mine from research and construction through to this year. Mt. Polley is in the process of helping us with further information for our patrons who live in this area and do not have technical devices or contact. Phone #250-790-2234 [email protected] November 25, 2014 at 7:42am · Like · 3 Adrian C Monks Wow....thank you so much Victoria. The ABR has several layers of biomass under the water. These include wood chips and hay bales. We also heat the water in the winter to keep the little critters alive. It is very interesting for sure. As a science geek, I asked a lot of questions when I was working on the construction phase of it. What amazes me is the inter-connection between certain elements and organisms. If anyone wants a good, geeky read simply click on this link,,,, genomebc.ca/index.php?cID=421 Genome British Columbia :: The Development of Genomic Tools for Monitoring and Improving Passive... Technology Applications: Bioremediation, microbial ecology, miningMine drainage and other waste waters are potential sources of contamination for many different aquatic environments. This research group will characterize the complex microbial communities during bioremediation of mining waste wate… GENOMEBC.CA November 25, 2014 at 7:55am · Like · 2 · Remove Preview Kevin Wallgrove Its a good idea for a thread and thanks very much to the librarian for your efforts. Here is some background as well. genomebc.ca/.../14-04-26_-_Researchers_dig... I have a ton more on this but I will wait to see what the company discloses and what is at the library. Thanks again Victoria Brown-John Schill November 25, 2014 at 1:09pm · Like · 1 Adrian C Monks I just came back from the library and they have volumes of information on this and all aspects of environmental work at the mine. Unfortunately I am away from home and cannot scan all the documents I photocopied, But I will provide details November 25, 2014 at 4:56pm · Like · 1 Adrian C Monks Adrian C Monkss photo. November 25, 2014 at 7:51pm · Edited · Like · 2 Adrian C Monks Adrian C Monkss photo. November 25, 2014 at 7:52pm · Like · 1 Adrian C Monks Adrian C Monkss photo. November 25, 2014 at 7:52pm · Like · 1 Adrian C Monks Adrian C Monkss photo. November 25, 2014 at 7:55pm · Like · 1 Tony Challes Bio remediation has been used with oilfield hydrocarbon waste for decades. Utilising naturally occurring organisms in the soil and amending with straw, nitrogen and gypsum to allow them to flourish. Aeration and amendments are applied to the land far...See More November 25, 2014 at 11:17pm · Like Kevin Wallgrove Thats interesting Adrian C Monks thanks. November 25, 2014 at 11:19pm · Like Adrian C Monks I know its rather an archaic method of posting but I will try and do more asap. Im at work right now and that leaves little time for fun. November 26, 2014 at 3:18am · Like Adrian C Monks Write a comment...
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