FUEL OIL BIOREMEDIATION CASE STUDY

A former #6 fuel oil (Bunker C) underground storage tank area contained

approximately 6,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil. Twelve (12) treatment
cells were constructed containing 500 cubic yards per cell. Initial Total
Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) concentrations in the soil averaged 4,000 ppm.
The targeted level for closure was 100 ppm. BioWorld Bioremediation
Technology was selected over several methods as the most efficient and cost-
effective solution for cleanup. Specialized compounds, vitamins, and minerals,
in conjunction with hydrocarbon degrading microbes, were added to the cells
using a water truck on a monthly basis for 3 months. Mechanical discing of
the cells was conducted to provide mixing and aeration. The site is located in a
desert region with minimal rainfall. Water was added to maintain a limited
amount of moisture in the cells. The cleanup time was secondary to budget.
After 11 months, the average TPH concentration was reduced to acceptable
regulatory standards. The project is deemed complete with no further clean-up
action required.

AVERAGE TPH CONCENTRATION VS. TIME

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500
Sample
ppm TPH

2,000
Results
1,500

1,000

500

0 10
6/24/1994

7/15/1994

8/5/1994

8/26/1994

9/16/1994

10/7/1994

10/28/1994

11/18/1994

12/9/1994

12/30/1994

1/20/1995

2/10/1995

3/3/1995

3/24/1995

4/14/1995

5/5/1995

5/26/1995

6/16/1995

TPH

DATE

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