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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.