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Metal mine polluted rivers in Weardale

Map showing which rivers are polluted by abandoned metal mines in Weardale

• From: Coal Authority
• Published: 14 December 2021

Applies to England

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Metal polluted rivers in Weardale

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This map shows the rivers in Weardale that are polluted by at least one metal, which includes cadmium, lead and zinc, due to abandoned metal mines.

The rivers are marked in the colour purple.

Metal polluted catchments are highlighted in orange.

Mineral veins are highlighted green.

Published 14 December 2021