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1 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Water Management Planning An essential component of the MMP www.nt.gov.au/drdpifr

2 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Water is an essential resource for the minerals industry and other users. Surface and groundwaters can carry potential pollutants from mine sites to the surrounding environment. Sound water management practices are essential.

3 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Climate & Hydrology ►Climate information including rainfall data ►In formation on regional and site specific hydrology, including: –Surface water catchments –Groundwater occurrence locally ►Site layout plan, detailing all the water management infrastructure, surface water catchment boundaries etc.

4 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Types of Water on site Surface waters Groundwater Pond water Process water Potable water Pit dewatering Water Management Infrastructure Tailings Dams Bores, Pumps Ponds, Wetlands Treatment plants Pits, Drains, Discharges etc… WATER BALANCE

5 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Water Management Potential contaminants Potential impacts Contingency planning Water quantity monitoring Water quality monitoring Managing the site water balance Reducing the water inventory

6 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Strategic Planning Assessment of water quantity and water quality management issues as the operations changes including short term objectives, priority actions and initiatives. Summary of proposed works to the water management system and timelines for the report period.

7 DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES MMP Water Related Information Site layout plan Site hydrology & climate information Types of water on site, its use, quality & quantity Water management infrastructure Site water balance Potential contaminants & impacts Water quality monitoring Monitoring sites plan


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