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Bioremediation
Landfarming
Case Study
Conclusion
• Use of biological systems for the reduction of
pollution from air, aquatic or terrestrial systems
• Involves aerobic or anaerobic microbes to clean up
contaminated soil and groundwater which results
in degraded products
• Stimulates the growth of certain microbes that use
contaminants as a source of food and energy
• Contaminants treated using bioremediation include
oil, petroleum products, solvents and pesticides In-Situ Bioremediation
• Bioventing
• Injection of hydrogen
peroxide
Ex-Situ Bioremediation
• Slurry-Phase Bioremediation
- Bioreactor
• Solid-Phase Bioremediation
- Landfarming
- Soil biopiles
- Composting
Bioventing
The process of pumping oxygen
into the soil. Wells are injected into
the contaminated soil and oxygen
from air used by microorganisms.
Soil biopiles
Piles of soil are placed over top of a bug
vacuum pump which will pull air through
the pile of soil to allow oxygen into soil
to reach microorganisms.
Landfarming
Performed in upper soil or in
biotreatment cells.
Contaminants soils,
Landfarming is an ex-
sediments, or sludge
situ bioremediation
are incorporated into
treatment process
the soil surface and
that is performed in
periodically turned
the upper soil zone or
over or tilled to aerate
in biotreatment cells.
the mixture.
Landfarming
commonly uses a clay
or composite liner to
intercept leaching
contaminants and
prevent groundwater
pollution
Useful in treating aerobically degrading contaminants; suitable for non-volatile
contaminants at sites where large areas for treatment cells are available.
The contaminated soils are excavated and spread over a prepared bed with a
built-in system to collect any leachate or contaminated liquids that seep out of
contaminant soaked soil.
The soils are periodically tilled to aerate the soil, and moisture is added when
needed.
In some cases, amendments may be added to
improve the tilth of the soil, supply nutrients,
moderate pH, or facilitate bioremediation.
pH maintenance
Optimal pH for landfarming operations is between 6 and 8
Soil acidity – Addition of sulphur should be balanced with lime
System Maintenance
- Drainage control system
- Leachate collection system
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Limitations Concerns
On-site and off-site problems Runoff collection facilities must be
constructed and monitored