Laboratory Studies on Biodegradation of Organics in South Tank Farm Plume Aquifer Samples. Biodegradation of Organics in STFP.

Abstract

Bioremediation of organics in nutrient-amended groundwater has been successful for aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene, toluene, and xylenes. These compounds are present in the RMA South Tank Farm Plume (STFP) including dicyclopentadiene and bicycloheptadiene. A project work plan has been developed to study natural and enhanced microbial degradation of these compounds in aquifer cores from the STFP. Laboratory screening experiments will be performed in soil-ground water microcosms supplemented with oxygen and/or nutrients.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 1990
Accession Number
ADA296179

Entities

People

  • H. L. Wisniewski
  • J. P. Salanitro

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chlorobenzene
  • Citric Acid
  • Cyclic Hydrocarbons
  • Degradation
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Groundwater
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Metabolic Pathways
  • Microorganisms
  • Monitoring

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation