Patent ID: 6051420
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B09C,C12N,Y02W

Abstract:
A method for decontaminating soil having a solid organic explosive composition therein comprising:providing a supply of soil comprising at least one solid organic explosive composition therein, said soil further comprising a supply of natural bacteria within said soil which are able to chemically break down said explosive composition;delivering at least one organic solvent to said soil which is able to at least partially dissolve said solid organic explosive composition, said solvent coming in contact with said explosive composition and at least partially dissolving said explosive composition in order to make said explosive composition more bioavailable to said bacteria;delivering at least one organic nutrient composition to said soil; andmaintaining said explosive composition in said soil after dissolution thereof for a time period sufficient to enable said bacteria to chemically break down said explosive composition directly within said soil.