Hazardous Waste Cleanup with Microbes.

Provides background on biological treatment of waste; and considers whether use of microbes is the best treatment method for the cleanup of certain hazardous waste sites. Explains advantages and disadvantages of microbial detoxification, potential utility for the wood preserving industry, acceptance...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1987.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Provides background on biological treatment of waste; and considers whether use of microbes is the best treatment method for the cleanup of certain hazardous waste sites. Explains advantages and disadvantages of microbial detoxification, potential utility for the wood preserving industry, acceptance of and concerns surrounding technology, and EPA regulation requirements established by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 and the Hazardous Substances Superfund.
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