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The process and potential of bioremediation
Author(s) -
Shorthouse Barry
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
remediation journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.762
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1520-6831
pISSN - 1051-5658
DOI - 10.1002/rem.3440010106
Subject(s) - bioremediation , environmental remediation , environmental science , process (computing) , remedial action , disappointment , biochemical engineering , waste management , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , environmental planning , contamination , business , engineering , ecology , biology , psychology , social psychology , operating system
Bioremediation has proven to be a powerful weapon in cleaning up contaminated soils and aquifers. This article gives the perspective of time, cost, and extent of remediation. It warns that disappointment will follow unless adequate site assessments are made and that the support of nutrients and supply of oxygen must be assured. Bioremediation cannot deal with all contaminants and the process is not instantaneous. However, the method is fail safe. In spite of any mistakes we may make, nature will eventually come to our rescue.