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MTBE: Wild card in groundwater cleanup

Journal Article · · Environmental Protection
OSTI ID:569275
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  1. Regenesis Bioremediation Products, San Juan Capistrano, CA (United States)
Subsurface releases of the gasoline oxygenate, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) seriously compromise the remediation and closure of properties that have ground water contaminated with BTEX and other conventional fuel hydrocarbon components. Although a manageable protocal for BTEX remediation is being set up, the MTBE problem continues to be difficult. This article discusses a new magnesium peroxide compound which could be part of the solution. Covered topics include oxygen release compound (ORC) enhance bioremediation and the role of oxygen and ORC in MTBE remediation. 1 fig.
OSTI ID:
569275
Journal Information:
Environmental Protection, Journal Name: Environmental Protection Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 8; ISSN 1057-4298; ISSN ENPRET
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English