MINING WATER MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST

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--- WATER SOURCE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Water Source Flow Rate (m³/hr)
[ ] Water Source Type (River, Groundwater Well, Reservoir, Stormwater, Other)
[ ] Water Source Depth (m)
[ ] Water Quality Category (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Last Water Quality Testing Date
[ ] Observations and Notes on Water Source

--- SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE MONITORING ---
[ ] Date of Monitoring
[ ] Time of Sampling
[ ] Discharge Point GPS Coordinates
[ ] pH Level
[ ] Turbidity (NTU)
[ ] Total Suspended Solids (TSS) (mg/L)
[ ] Electrical Conductivity (µS/cm)
[ ] Water Appearance (Visual) (Clear, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy, Milky, Oily)
[ ] Additional Observations/Comments

--- GROUNDWATER MONITORING ---
[ ] Well Static Water Level (m)
[ ] Well Pumping Rate (m³/hr)
[ ] pH
[ ] Electrical Conductivity (µS/cm)
[ ] Temperature (°C)
[ ] Water Appearance (Clear, Cloudy, Milky, Oily)
[ ] Monitoring Date
[ ] Monitoring Time
[ ] Comments/Observations

--- SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL ---
[ ] Runoff Coefficient (C-Factor)
[ ] Vegetation Cover Type (Sparse, Moderate, Dense, Absent)
[ ] Slope Gradient (Degrees)
[ ] Observations of Erosion Features (Rills, Gullies)
[ ] Silt Fence Condition (Intact, Minor Damage, Major Damage, Missing)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Erosion Control Measures
[ ] Sediment Pond Depth (meters)

--- WATER TREATMENT & RECYCLING ---
[ ] Influent pH (units)
[ ] Effluent pH (units)
[ ] Turbidity (NTU)
[ ] Total Suspended Solids (TSS) (mg/L)
[ ] Treatment Method Used (Chemical Precipitation, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Other)
[ ] Date of Treatment Process Monitoring
[ ] Time of Treatment Process Monitoring
[ ] Any unusual observations during treatment process

--- DAM SAFETY INSPECTION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Dam Height (meters)
[ ] Reservoir Water Level (meters)
[ ] Dam Settlement (mm)
[ ] Visible Cracks Observed? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Seepage Observed? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Additional Observations
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Supporting Photos/Documents

--- SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE ---
[ ] Chemical Storage Tank Volume (Gallons)
[ ] Secondary Containment Present? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Last Spill Prevention Plan Review Date
[ ] Time of Last Leak Test Performed
[ ] Description of Spill Prevention Measures in Place
[ ] Attach MSDS/SDS for Hazardous Chemicals
[ ] Employee Training Records Up-to-Date? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Summary of any recent near-miss or spill incidents

--- WATER LICENSING & PERMITS ---
[ ] Permit Expiration Date
[ ] Permit Status (Active/Expired/Suspended) (Active, Expired, Suspended)
[ ] Permit Volume Allocation (m3/day)
[ ] Permit Conditions & Limitations
[ ] Copy of Water License/Permit
[ ] Reporting Frequency (as per permit) (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly)
[ ] Last Permit Compliance Report Submission Date

--- DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Surface Water Flow Rate (m³/s)
[ ] Groundwater Inflow Rate (m³/s)
[ ] Drainage System Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Observations on Drainage System Performance
[ ] Last Maintenance Date
[ ] Time of Peak Flow (if applicable)
[ ] Potential Contributing Factors to Drainage Issues (Heavy Rainfall, Geological Conditions, Equipment Failure, Poor Design, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Location of Drainage Issue (if applicable)

--- REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE ---
[ ] Planned Completion Date of Water Treatment System Removal
[ ] Volume of Water to be Treated Post-Closure (m³)
[ ] Description of Long-Term Water Monitoring Plan
[ ] Which of the following water management strategies are incorporated into the closure plan? (Passive Treatment, Active Treatment, Natural Attenuation, Groundwater Containment)
[ ] Water Quality Modeling Report
[ ] Is the area deemed stable for long-term water management? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Describe any potential risks associated with long-term water management.

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