Mulch Biowall and Surface Amendment Pilot Test, Site B301, Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Abstract

This document describes the results of a field test, which assessed the applicability and feasibility of promoting the in-situ bioremedition of chlorinated solvent compounds (PCE, TCE, etc.) by using a mulch biowall and surface amendment near Building 301 (B301), Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The biowall was installed in the vicinity of MW-9 where the water table is high (i.e., 6 ft bgs) and was filled with mulch produced at the Base. The conceptual model for this technology is that the native organic matter fermented, producing hydrogen to stimulate reductive dechlorination. Similarly, a natural organic matter amendment was applied to the ground above the plume in the vicinity of MW-9. This treatment method relies on infiltration to transport soluble organic matter into the subsurface, where the organic matter can then ferment, producing hydrogen to stimulate reductive dechlorination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 2001
Accession Number
ADA516300

Entities

Organizations

  • GSI Environmental (United States)

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerobic Bacteria
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Alkenes
  • Bacteria
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Electron Acceptors
  • Electron Donors
  • Environment
  • Field Tests
  • Groundwater
  • Hydrogen
  • Nebraska
  • Organic Compounds
  • Petroleum
  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences
  • Environmental science

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