Bioremediation - Frequently Asked Question's

1. What is biological remediation and how does it work?
Bioremediation is the treatment of pollutants from oil spills, contaminated groundwater, or industrial processes, by the use of microorganisms, or bacteria, to return the environmentally altered contaminants to their original condition.

2. Is bioremediation environmentally safe? How so?
Microbes are naturally occurring living organisms therefore bioremediations is a naturally occurring phenomenon. The bacteria used in bioremediation are already preset in nature and are at work consuming unwanted materials. We come into contact with them on a daily basis with no ill effects.

3. What are microbes (bugs)?
Microbes consume and covert organic material. In this case our unique mix of microorganisms target certain chemicals, such as those found in gasoline, oils, grease and anti-freeze which are then broken down quickly under optimum conditions. Because our microbes are genetically engineered, they convert the contaminants into water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

4. Are they safe to humans?
Yes, microbes are safe to humans, however; ingesting massive quantities of the microbes we use could cause temporary gastric distress. Although there is little to no harm when handling microbes, your water may contain contaminants, so we recommend following common safety precautions:

a. Wear gloves when handling wash water and microbes.

b. Avoid touching your face, mouth and eyes when handling wash water or microbes.

c. Always wash your hands after handling wash water and microbes.

d. What happens if they (microbes) get into an ecological area from a spill, or into waterways or a sewer? If the microbes find there way into the world they will most likely die unless water, temperature and food (oil for example) are readily available. If they make their way into a municipal water treatment facility they will be "treated" like all the other naturally occurring microorganisms.

e. What are the benefits of adding microbes on a regular basis?

Routine inoculation of the microbes to the system ensures that your colonies of microbes stay strong and healthy. Since microbes only live when they consume pollutants, constant dilution of the mixture through your wash water may make it difficult for the microbes to form strong colonies. By inoculating once a week, we introduce pure strains back into the system which ensures the development of healthy microbes.

6. Can I run the discharge to the sewer or storm sewer?
Government and State regulations may require permits and testing before the discharge can enter a sewer system. Check your local and state regulations for requirements.