Biodegradation of JP-5 Aviation Fuel by Subsurface Microbial Communities.
Abstract
Leakage of the aviation fuels JP-5, JP-4 and AVGAS from storage tanks has resulted in a severe environmental insult to a Naval fuel farm and adjacent areas. As part of the reclamation effort, the indigenous microorganisms are being characterized. This information will be used to optimize the bioreclamation of the site. Approximately 60 aerobic microorganisms, including more than 40 bacteria, 6 actinomycetes and 10 fungi have been isolated from soil contaminated with aviation fuels and adjacent non contaminated with aviation fuels and adjacent noncontaminated soil. All isolated bacteria were able to grow on JP-5 as their sole carbon source. Most of the bacteria from the contaminated sites were small, gram negative rods, while most bacteria from the noncontaminated site were gram positive rods. All of these microorganisms would be expected to contribute to the bioremediation of the contaminated site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA192743
Entities
People
- Charles M. Swindoll
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center