Mining has been one of the main drivers of the economy in the
Suceava County. However, both during and after the cessation of mining
activities, in addition to incorrect or incomplete closure procedures,
pollution events have been recorded, as mine waters continue to be
discharged into the dense hydrographic network around the Bistrița River.
The Bistrița River, the most important watercourse along the mining
perimeters analysed, collects all the waters that cross the contaminated
sites and carry along pollutants that not only affect the water quality, but
also the aquatic ecosystems and, indirectly, human health. The present
paper sets out to analyse the influence of the polluted waters carried by the
Puciosu, Crucea, Isipoaia and Neagra Șarului creeks based on a quantitative
evaluation of specific indicators and a qualitative risk evaluation matrix.
Keywords:
water quality, mine waters, mining sites, risk evaluation matrix, water pollution