Urban+Water+Problems

Urban Water Problems

> Contaminated Water From Abandoned Mines Threatens Colorado Ski Areas ScienceDaily (Sep. 18, 2003) — The ability of several of Colorado's prime ski areas to respond to winter drought is threatened by acidic runoff from abandoned mines, according to researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments.Contamination known as acid-rock drainage enters waterways, such as Summit County's Snake River, that are used for making artificial snow. When the snow melts, the water can run into streams not previously polluted, further spreading the contamination, said the research team. //Adapted from materials provided by [|University Of Colorado At Boulder]//. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/09/030918070935.htm Accessed 1/22/09
 * Supply, utilization, protection
 * Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974: http://www.osha.gov/dep/oia/whistleblower/acts/sdwa.html
 * Wastewater control
 * Runoff (rain and flooding)

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