Main Title |
Applied Geologic, Microbiological, and Engineering Constraints of In-situ BTEX Bioremediation. |
Author |
Kennedy, L. G. ;
Hutchins, S. R. ;
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CORP Author |
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. ;American Environmental Consultants, Inc., Norman, OK. |
Publisher |
c1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-92/450; |
Stock Number |
PB93-141513 |
Additional Subjects |
Remedial action ;
Oil spills ;
Water pollution control ;
Biological treatment ;
Microbiology ;
Ground water ;
Oil pollution ;
Pipelines ;
In-situ processes ;
Hydrogeology ;
Fuels ;
Anaerobic processes ;
Nutrients ;
Xylenes ;
Toluene ;
Benzene ;
Aquifers ;
Reprints ;
South Central Region(Kansas) ;
Benzene/ethyl ;
Cleanup operations
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Holdings |
Library |
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Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-141513 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
27p |
Abstract |
An in-situ bioremediation project has been designed and constructed for a site in south-central Kansas just north of Wichita. A pipeline leaked an unknown quantity of refined fuels in the 1970s. The spill was undetected until hydrocarbons were found in a nearby municipal water supply well. Of concern, from a regulatory perspective, are the alkylbenzene components found in the groundwater, including benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX). Initial abatement procedures, including free product removal and pumping, had become ineffective. In-situ bioremediation was selected to complete the restoration process. The project emphasizes the need for a strong understanding of the geologic and hydrogeologic conditions prevalent under the site. Site studies were conducted to determine the distribution and mass of the contaminant and the hydraulic regime. Laboratory microbial studies were used to determine the efficacy of nitrate as a primary electron acceptor. Information from site studies was used to design a treatment system tailored to the requirements of the site. The treatment system is designed to deliver the maximum amount of nutrient-enriched water to the contaminated zone while maintaining hydraulic control of the site. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Remediation, v3 n1 p83-110 Winter 1992/93. Prepared in cooperation with American Environmental Consultants, Inc., Norman, OK. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Applied Geologic, Microbiological, and Engineering Constraints of In-situ BTEX Bioremediation. |
Category Codes |
68D; 57K; 97R; 97K |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/15 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
307031583 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |