Cost Analysis Of In Situ Perchlorate Bioremediation Technologies

Abstract

A review with 7 refs. The in situ bioremediation of ClO4- in groundwater was investigated at 2 test sites, a former burn area and a former propellant facility. Bacteria capable of the ClO4- redn. are ubiquitous in the subsurface environments and the ClO4- redn. in soil and groundwater can be stimulated through provision of a wide variety of electron donors, like EtOH and molasses. So, bioremediation might have a bright future as low-maintaining, cost-effective remedial approach for ClO4--impacted groundwater.