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Question: What can be done to prevent or clean up mine drainage?

Answer:

Prevention and Mitigation Techniques
Treatment Techniques and Costs
Acid Mine Drainage Treatment.

Source of this FAQ:
http://geology.er.usgs.gov/eastern/environment/drainage.html

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