Conclusions
In the past less than order of magnitude estimates of water inflow into deep mines have been common. Precise estimates are not possible but by the use of the hydrological tests summarised combined with the semiquantitative methods described in the paper much better approximations can be made. Because the information used concerns several disciplines and is obtained from a number of different sources, e.g. exploration drilling, geotechnical drilling, meteorological and stream gauging stations, contractors, etc., and because each individual input is inadequate for providing an estimate; it is essential that a member of the mine project team acts as a focal point for assessing the extent of any water hazard.
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Atkinson, T., Dow, R. & Brom, R.W.C. A review of hydrological investigations for deep coal mines, with special reference to petrophysical methods. International Journal of Mine Water 3, 19–34 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02505837
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