Environmental risk evaluation of the use of mine spoils and treated sewage sludge in the ecological restoration of limestone quarries

Jordán, Manuel M.; Pina, Sílvia Aparecida Mikami Gonçalves; García‐Orenes, Fuensanta; Candel, María Belén Almendro; García-Sánchez, E.

doi:10.1007/s00254-007-0991-4

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“…3 Experimental plot photographs. a General view of the experimental plot, b, c mineral wastes of the limestone quarry, d sub-plots view, e A2 sub-plot after vegetation, f sampling system used (Jordán et al 2008). Reducing the organic material and nutrient deficiency of the restoration material is proposed with the contribution of MSW.…”

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“…The field experiment carried out in the conditions described, leads to the conclusion that the direct use of MSW organic compost coming from MSW treatments is not recommended in limestone rock quarry restoration in proportions here investigated due to the compositional heterogeneity and application difficulty to obtain a homogeneous substratum. For this, it is necessary to study the effects of other doses of MSW compost, the method of application and other amendments (mixtures MSW-sewage sludge) that can be applied in these arid or semi-arid degraded environments (Jordán et al 2008). …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Rejection materials coming from limestone quarries extraction are often used in the working reclamation process (Jordán et al , 2008. These materials could be actually employed profitably once conveniently amended with organic matter.…”

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Geological and environmental implications in the reclamation of limestone quarries in Sierra de Callosa (Alicante, Spain)

Jordán

García-Sánchez²,

Candel³

et al. 2009

Environ Earth Sci

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Sierra de Callosa have an area of 8 km 2 and a maximum altitude of 566 masl. Geologically, it is found to be primarily comprised of carbonated rocks. Mine spoils coming from limestone quarries extraction are often used in the working reclamation process. These materials could be actually employed profitably once conveniently amended with organic matter. A study on the temporary evolution of nutrients and several physical-chemical parameters in a mineral waste amended with municipal solid waste (MSW) compost has been carried out. The effect of incorporating such waste to mine spoils in an arid gravel quarry has been studied, quantifying the temporal evolution of nutrients and several physical-chemical parameters in the mixture. Three plots have been prepared with mine spoils proceeding from a limestone quarry located in the south of the province of Alicante (municipality of Redován). These plots have been amended with 3 kg/m 2 of MSW compost. Texture, pH, electrical conductivity, oxidizable organic matter, N-Kjeldahl, available P, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn were analysed. The results reflected the contribution of nutrients to the substrate after the MSW addition. The variability of the information indicated the heterogeneity of the MSW composition, as well as the difficulty of obtaining a homogeneous MSW mixture-mineral waste.

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Geological and environmental implications in the reclamation of limestone quarries in Sierra de Callosa (Alicante, Spain)

Jordán

García-Sánchez²,

Candel³

et al. 2009

Environ Earth Sci

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“…The use of compost from organic residues is a common practice in soil and land rehabilitation, technosol making, and quarry restoration (Tedesco et al 1999;Jordán et al 2008). Compost amendments may improve the physical, chemical, and biological properties of impoverished soils by supplying organic matter (Karaca 2004;Jordão et al 2006;Iovieno et al 2009).…”

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Nitrogen compound pollution associated with the use of sewage sludge compost and limestone outcrop residue under saline irrigation

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Purpose The use of composted sewage sludge and limestone outcrop residue in land rehabilitation, soil improvement, and technosol making can influence the mobility of nitrogen compounds in groundwater. Materials and methods This experiment analyzed this source of possible pollution under an experimental design based on the use of columns (0-30 cm) formed by both wastes and a heavy irrigation regime. Two waters of different quality (saline and non-saline) were used for irrigation. The presence of nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium in the leachates was checked. Results and discussion The environmental risk due to the presence of nitrogen species associated with the use of these materials was very low in general, although nitrate was the most important compound affected by the use of sewage sludge compost and saline water. Conclusions The combination of saline water for irrigation with the compost has to be seriously considered as a source of pollution for surface and ground waters, and the use of both resources may be a key factor to be studied (low-quality water and sewage sludge compost).

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“…These materials do not possess the necessary fertility to ensure a successful process of restoration. Therefore, it requires the addition of organic amendments to achieve efficient substrate (Jordán et al, 2008). Technosols are one of the latest additions to the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (IUSS Working Group WRB, 2007).…”

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Use of municipal solid waste compost to reclaim limestone quarries mine spoils as soil amendments: Effects on Cd and Ni

Candel

Pedreño

Jordán

et al. 2014

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

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Environmental risk evaluation of the use of mine spoils and treated sewage sludge in the ecological restoration of limestone quarries

Cited by 16 publications

References 26 publications

Geological and environmental implications in the reclamation of limestone quarries in Sierra de Callosa (Alicante, Spain)

Geological and environmental implications in the reclamation of limestone quarries in Sierra de Callosa (Alicante, Spain)

Nitrogen compound pollution associated with the use of sewage sludge compost and limestone outcrop residue under saline irrigation

Use of municipal solid waste compost to reclaim limestone quarries mine spoils as soil amendments: Effects on Cd and Ni

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