Inflow of not radioactively contaminated saturated solution at a place in a depth of 750 metres increases to 62 litres per day

At a place in a depth of 750 metres which has been observed by the Asse-GmbH for several years, the inflow of not radioactively contaminated saturated solution has increased to about 62 litres per day. So far, volumes between 21 and 27 litres per day had been measured at this point.

The solution is probably a liquid originating from the residues of potash mining. In the 20s, these humid residues from potash mining had been emplaced in the cavities in the northern part of the mine. The point of inflow is located about 20 metres to the north-east of the shaft in a depth of 750 metres.

The solution is not contaminated. It must not mixed up with the water large volumes of which flow into the mine from outside. The rate of this water amounts to 12,000 litres per day. In contrast to this water entering the mine from outside, the solution in question is a solution that is saturated with potash salt which cannot attack and dissolve the salt rock.

The Asse-GmbH is observing the measuring point to detect possible changes immediately.