Guidelines offered for in-situ bioremediation

Journal Article · Mon Nov 22 04:00:00 EST 1993 · Chemical and Engineering News; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v071n047.p030· OSTI ID:5430803

Haggin, J

General guidelines for use in evaluating in-situ bioremediation projects have been proposed by a committee of the National Research Council (NRC). The three-step strategy, outlined by committee members at a workshop early this month in Washington, D.C., is a response to controversy surrounding bioremediation that, in the eyes of the committee, prevents the full potential of the technology from being realized. Controversy arises, in part, from the rapidly increasing number of vendors of bioremediation services that has resulted from availability of site-cleanup funding and ever-tightening environmental regulation. The committee elected to focus on two aspects of bioremediation in its deliberations. The first was to restrict its attention to in-situ decontamination, using microorganisms to remove contamination from groundwater and soils that remain in place. This leaves out the subjects of ocean-tanker spills, in-plant waste streams, and sludge treatment. The second was to provide guidance in determining the effectiveness of bioremediation. This paper discusses these two aspects.

• OSTI ID: 5430803
• Journal Information: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States), Journal Name: Chemical and Engineering News; (United States) Vol. 71:47; ISSN 0009-2347; ISSN CENEAR
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540250* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (1990-)
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DECOMPOSITION
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
IN-SITU PROCESSING
LAND RECLAMATION
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
POLLUTANTS
PROCESSING
RECOMMENDATIONS
SOILS
WATER