Impact of coal mining activities on the water quality: A case study of Jharia Coalfield, Dhanbad, India

Key Points

• Water quality shows significant degradation, particularly in levels of toxic metals.
• Pollutants such as heavy metals were found to exceed permissible limits in 85% of sampled sites.
• Analysis of water samples reveals critical issues linked to coal mining practices.
• These findings highlight the need for stricter regulations and remediation strategies.