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Acid mine drainage is formed when water flows through rock containing sulfur-bearing minerals like pyrite. This causes chemical reactions that produce acidity and dissolve metals. The acidity can be increased by bacteria that oxidize the iron and sulfur. This pollutes waterways and damages infrastructure and aquatic life. Treatment methods aim to neutralize acidity through alkalinity addition and removing dissolved metals, often using wetlands with limestone to raise the pH. Bactericides may also be used at

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Barnabas

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