Special Study of the Effect of Alpha TNT on Microbiological Systems and the Determination of the Biodegradability of Alpha TNT, No. 24-017-70/71, January-August 1970,
Abstract
The study was conducted to determine the effect of alpha trinitrotuluene (TNT) on microbiological systems and to determine whether microorganisms could remove, alter or degrade TNT. Data collected showed that the bio-oxidation units were not adversely affected by TNT, and that TNT concentrations of 100 parts per million (ppm) could be reduced to 1.25 ppm. It is recommended that this study be extended to encompass field conditions. Information should be obtained pertaining to removal of TNT in small scale oxidation ponds which are subjected to natural environmental conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0728497
Entities
People
- Robert M. Enzinger