Right! Sulfuric acid and yellow boy caused serious damage to Pennsylvania's waterways during the height of the coal mining boom. Though their effects are still being felt today, serious strides are being taken to prevent future problems.

In addition to controlling runoff from today’s mines and requiring mining companies to reclaim land after mining is complete, efforts are being made to clean up existing problems through the use of:

A. brooms and mops

B. chemical cleansers and filters

C. settling ponds and diversion wells





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