Formation Patterns of the Chemical Composition of Mine Waters in Eastern Donbas

Abstract

This paper presents a summary of the quantitative substantiation for four main patterns relating to the changes in the chemical composition of mine waters in Eastern Donbas. The patterns and their origin and impact on the environment are characterized. This makes it possible to solve current practical and theoretical issues: to predict the main components of the environmental contamination, develop standards for treatment facilities, and forecast the transformation in the composition of surface waters, ground waters, and mine waters, and to solve successfully other ecological issues in Eastern Donbas.