Literature Review of Biodegradation in Soil of Selected Rocky Mountain Arsenal Contaminants: Isodrin, Dieldrin, Diisopropylmethyl-Phosphonate, 1.2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, and p-Chloro-Phenylmethylsulfoxide

Abstract

Soils and groundwater at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA), Colorado have been contaminated with a variety of organic chemicals. Among these chemicals are l,2-dibromo-3-chloro- propane (DBCP), diisopropylmethylphosphonate (DIMP), p-chloro- phenylmethylsulfoxide (PCPMSO), isodrin, and dieldrin. The U.S. Army Toxic and Hazardous Materials Agency (USATHAMA) is investigating the possibility that microorganisms in soil may transform these five compounds to intermediates or innocuous end products. WESTON is conducting a laboratory study to evaluate the biodegradability of these compounds in soil under RMA relevant conditions. As part of this study, WESTON is conducting a literature review to determine the current state of knowledge regarding these subject areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA467011

Entities

Organizations

  • Weston Solutions (United States)

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aldrin
  • Alkenes
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Bioremediation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fungi
  • Groundwater
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Sulfur Compounds

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