Geomembranes contribute significantly to the reduction of surface water pollution from mining activities by providing impermeable barriers that prevent the release of contaminants into nearby water bodies. Geomembranes effectively isolate hazardous substances when installed as liners in containment facilities such as tailings ponds, waste storage areas, and leach pads.
Geomembranes minimize the transport of pollutants into streams, rivers, and lakes by containing runoff and leachate. This reduces the risk of surface water pollution. These liners also manage stormwater runoff by directing it towards treatment facilities rather than allowing it to run feely and pick up pollutants from exposed mining areas.
