Impact of coal energy development on the surrounding environmental water resources carrying capacity

In coal mining, water resources are consumed and destroyed. This study focuses on the water bodies in a coal base and analyzes the pollution caused by coal energy development in the area. By examining the current situation of coal energy development and coal industry, combined with the actual conditions in Northern Shaanxi, the detrimental effects of energy development pollution on water resource carrying capacity and the importance of protecting water resource carrying capacity are investigated. The findings indicate that river pollution is significant based on water quality evaluations of the 10 rivers in the coal base. The reservoir in northern Shaanxi has also been contaminated, with serious groundwater pollution observed. Recommendations are made to enhance laws for water resource protection, aiming to support the rational use and optimal allocation of water resources.