Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Advantages and disadvantages of in situ Bioremediation

Advantages of in situ bioremediation
a) The method ensures minimal exposure to public or site personnels.
b) There is limited or minimal disruption to the site of bioremediation.
c) Due to these factors it is cost effective.
d) The simultaneous treatment of contaminated soil and water is possible.

Disadvantages of in situ bioremediation
a) The sites are directly exposed to environmental factors like temperature, oxygen supply etc.
b) The seasonal variation of microbial activity exists.
c) Problematic application of treatment additives like nutrients, surfactants, oxygen etc.
d) It is a very tedious and time consuming process.

1 comment:

  1. advantages eliminate transportation
    disadvantages difficult to apply in stratified layer of soil

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