It is hoped that this information will allow more regular consideration of new, less costly, and more effective technologies to address the problems associated with hazardous waste sites and petroleum contamination. This paper is intended to provide a basic conceptual understanding of DQO-related terms in the context of today's hazardous waste site cleanup activities. This paper describes legislative, administrative and technical aspects of the program that permit drastic reductions in the time and costs associated with assessing soil and groundwater contamination for this site type. The entire analytical process has many steps that must be properly performed if the analytical process is to produce reliable data for decision-making purposes.
Bioremediation uses microorganisms to break down petroleum wastes into nontoxic end products.
The Lovell site is in its third year of treatment. Periodic testing is done to ensure that petroleum contamination levels continue to decrease and that the microorganism populations remain healthy and active. Running time is 8 minutes. The proposed revisions should save waste handlers and regulators time and money, while ensuring the continuous, safe management of hazardous wastes. The Program recently completed a comprehensive search listing all funded remediation research projects under 20 topic areas.