1. For whom the bugs toil
- Author
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Ratz, John W., Downey, Douglas C., and Marchand, Edward G.
- Subjects
United States. Department of Defense -- Environmental policy ,Soil disinfection -- Methods ,In situ processing (Mining) -- Evaluation ,Business ,Engineering and manufacturing industries ,Science and technology - Abstract
In situ bioventing technique was utilized by the US Department of Defense (DOD) for soil disinfection in 145 fuel-contaminated sites. This technique utilizes certain microorganisms to eliminate fuel in the soil by means of consuming it. The DOD was able to disinfect the fuel-contaminated sites by reducing BTEX and TPH levels to 97% and 24%, respectively. The DOD had also saved considerable amount money by using the technique.
- Published
- 1997