Organic Liquid Injection to Remediate Groundwater Contamination Including PCE, TCE and VC at Verona Research Facility, Rome Research Site, New York

摘要

During a trial study at the Verona Research Facility, contaminated groundwater is being treatedvia in-situ injection of a remedial agent derived from the composting of various materials. Thismaterial, referred to as OGL, is being used as the remedial agent during this study. It is inferredthat in addition to enhancing microbial activity by acting as a nutrient source for indigenousmicrobes, an electrochemical reaction is occurring. It is the manufacturer’s contention thathumic, fulvic and various other organic acids are present in the OGL product. These complexorganic acids and enzymes present in the material are likely acting as catalysts fordehalogenation. Multiple injections will occur at the Site. Sampling during and after the injectionprogram will provide knowledge on how this remedial agent acts in groundwater. Althoughnumerous chemical oxidants and bioremedial agents are commercially available, Rome ResearchSite has selected this organically-derived OGL approach as a “green” technology in an effort tomaximize compliance with Air Force initiatives encouraging the use of natural and renewablematerials to the extent possible.