Appalachian Citizens Enforcement Project

Observation Number 524

Map Legend

  • Water Test Locations
  • Metal Data Points

Mine Permit Boundaries


  • Water test locations
  • Metals data points
Date 2011-05-25 12:57:00
Location Breathitt County, Kentucky
Latitude 37.476728
Longitude -83.216222
Conductivity Measurement1180 µs/cm
Conductivity Instrument TypeYSI ProPlus 1030
pH Measurement5.85
pH Instrument TypeYSI ProPlus 1030
Dissolved Solids865 mg/L
Temperature66.4 °F
Weather DescriptionSunny, hot weather. Light (drizzle) rain the day before.
CommentsMeasurement taken within the stream and directly below a surface mine sediment pond. Accessed this location via Fugate Fork Rd and private property with the permission of the landowner. Water was turbid with a gray, light brown color. The pond was discharging via an outlet pipe and running over the pond embankment.

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