Bioremediation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons at Seal Beach, CA: Laboratory and Field Investigations
Abstract
The objective of this study was to develop our understanding of processes that are important in the anaerobic biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated ground water aquifers. The focus of the investigation was a site at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station in Southern California where a significant gasoline spill resulted in contamination of the ground water aquifer. The project was divided into laboratory and field components which were interrelated. The goals of the laboratory experiments were to determine the capability of the aquifer microbial community to transform aromatic hydrocarbon compounds under various anaerobic conditions and to understand the effects of environmental factors on the transformation processes. Field experiments were carried out on site at Seal Beach. The objectives of the field experiments were to evaluate potential in-situ application of anaerobic bioremediation processes and attempt to apply laboratory results to the field. The results from the field experiment will be used to design a remediation proposal for the aquifer at the Seal Beach site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 19, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA351341
Entities
People
- Eva Orwin
- Gary D. Hopkins
- Harold A. Ball
- Martin Reinhard