Mine Water Treatment
Mining & legacy mines
While the digital age shapes much of modern life, the global economy- and the transition to a low-carbon future, still relies heavily on material resources. These essential elements are obtained through mining, a process that, by its nature, can have significant environmental impacts.
Importantly, it’s not just active mining operations that affect the water environment. Legacy mine sites continue to contribute to cumulative pollution loads, particularly in nearby rivers, often decades after extraction has ceased.
Effectively managing the impact of both active and historical mining sites is a complex challenge—one that calls for scalable, innovative approaches to safeguard freshwater resources without compromising societal needs.
As the UK and EU supplier of Clearflow Gel Flocculant and GFR systems, we work with the mining sector to deliver low-carbon, practical solutions that balance performance, simplicity and sustainability for mine water treatment. Our systems are designed to meet the specific challenges of remote sites, including the absence of power, limited access, and lack of on-site security.
For legacy locations where conventional treatment options may not be feasible, Clearflow technology offers an elegant and reliable alternative, combining environmental responsibility with operational practicality.
Solutions
Solutions for mine water treatment
Revolutionising
Removing water pollution risk from abandoned mines
Our solutions that balance performance, simplicity and sustainability address the ongoing water quality threats posed by abandoned and disused mines. We help prevent legacy pollution from entering nearby rivers and groundwater systems, protecting ecosystems and reducing cumulative environmental impact.
Enhancing water treatment within existing infrastructure
We work with the layout and limitations of existing site infrastructure to enhance treatment performance. By driving efficiency within the footprint of existing assets, we reduce the need for new construction or costly redesigns.
Innovative passive treatment for sustainability
Where grid power or active treatment is not viable, we implement passive treatment systems tailored to site conditions. These low-energy, low-intervention systems align with sustainability goals while delivering reliable performance.
Enhancing reedbeds and settlement lagoons
Clearflow technology can be used to improve the performance of underperforming reedbeds and settlement lagoons, raising their treatment capability and extending the lifespan of existing systems.
Low maintenance solutions for remote sites
Our systems are designed with reliability in mind, ideal for sites with limited access, minimal staffing, or no available power. This helps reduce operating costs while maintaining regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship with environmental regulations.
Case studies
Real solutions, proven results
Why choose us
Frog Environmental is a leading specialist in water quality management, silt control, and environmental protection solutions across the UK and Europe.
With a deep commitment to sustainability and scientific innovation, we help industries manage water pollution, comply with environmental regulations, and enhance biodiversity.
Our expertise spans a range of cutting-edge solutions, including silt control products, bubble curtains, and specialist water treatment services.
Award winning solutions
We’ve won national and international awards of our innovative solutions
Scalable, flexible projects
Our solutions are scalable, so can be designed to suit any size of works or project
Full technical support
We provide full technical support & site specific specification advice
Were an experienced, technical team
Our technical team are leaders in their field, with years of experience
We think about the environment
Most of our products use bio-degradable materials that save money & positively help the environment
Protecting water and life supported by water
We’re 100% committed to providing you with an effective solution
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Zero carbon water treatment systems
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Free Silt Control Toolbox Talk info sheet
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Effect of check dams on runoff, sediment yield and retention on small semiarid watersheds
A study on check dams.
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