Mammoth cleanup for Kuwait's contaminated soil

Article Abstract:

The Gulf War left Kuwait with oil-contaminated soil and aerial fallout-coverd grounds which need cleanup. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) will conduct the soil treatment which will depend on the findings of a two-year feasibility study on costs and methods. The study will examine the extent of oil penetration in the soil and evaluate the most cost-effective methods for soil treatment. The project is a cooperative effort between KISR and the Oregon State University.

Research, Analysis, Environmental aspects, Soil pollution, Kuwait, Oregon State University

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For whom the bugs toil

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In situ bioventing technique was utilized by the US Department of Defense (DOD) for soil disinfection in 145 fuel-contaminated sites. This technique utilizes certain microorganisms to eliminate fuel in the soil by means of consuming it. The DOD was able to disinfect the fuel-contaminated sites by reducing BTEX and TPH levels to 97% and 24%, respectively. The DOD had also saved considerable amount money by using the technique.

Evaluation, Environmental policy, United States. Department of Defense, In situ processing (Mining)

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Bugs vacuum dirty soil

Article Abstract:

A 2,400 cu yd patch of dirt contaminated with diesel fuel and mineral spirits was cleaned up by bacterial cultures in a self-contained vacuum heap soil treatment. The significance of this remediation method lies in its being time, cost and labor saving in comparison to standard techniques. The contamination, which was discovered during a roadwork excavation, was cleaned up ahead of schedule with very good results.

Management, Bioremediation, Decontamination (from gases, chemicals, etc.), Decontamination

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