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Use VB591® water for Bioremediation of:

  • Oil Spills in Water
  • Hydrocarbon Contamination Remediation of Groundwater

VB591® water for Bioremediation of waterVB591® is a safe, effective bioremediation treatment of hydrocarbon and oil spills in water and hydrocarbon contamination in groundwater. It works effectively in rivers, coastal waterways, ship channels, harbors, marinas, lake and open seas.

Remediation Technology for Oil Spills in Water

Many technologies are offered for the remediation of oil: floating barriers and skimmers, dispersants, solvents and/or detergent chemicals, and burning. Regardless of these techniques, the present oil response system in the United States is capable of recovering no more than a maximum of 10-15 percent of the oil, according to the Office of Technology Assessment. Eventually a majority of the oil will end up on beaches, rivers, streams, and sensitive ecological areas where it is left up to Mother Nature to heal man's mishaps.

Through the natural process of biodegradation, bacteria and other microorganisms secrete enzymes to break down organic molecules (contaminants) into consumable foods. As part of their regeneration process microbes utilize carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus. When a spill occurs in a marine environment, nitrogen phosphorus and other micronutrient levels get thrown out of balance. Microbes gorge on the carbon source, multiply quickly and deplete vital nutrients. When one or more of these key building blocks of life is lacking, the degradation process may be seriously hampered or stopped altogether.

VB591T Bioremediation Technology for Oil Spill Clean Up

VB591® brings balance back to the marine environment through nutriation. This product supports the regeneration process, and because of its oleophilic coating, it clings tenaciously to contaminants, naturally and without harmful residuals. This nutriation process assures that life-sustaining nutrients are always present where they are needed, available in time-released concentrations for the hydrocarbon degrading microbes.

Because the nutrients stay with the organic contaminants, they stay where they are needed and do not get pulled away by gravity, rain, wind or wave action. Consequently, a lower volume of nutrients can be applied compared to other approaches. This means less waste and no concern about over-application of nutrients.

VB591® meets all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and is listed on the NCP list pursuant to Title 40 of the CFR section 300.915.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) has approved VB591® for use. VB591® is licensed for use by the state of California.

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For more information on VB591® water for oil spill clean up and groundwater remediation, or to place an order, call us at 417-858-1150 or send us an email.

 

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Why Use VB591® water for Oil Spill Cleanups in Water?

Does not interfere with, or adversely affect, the action of booms, skimmers, vacuums, or bio-venting methods. When used in open water spills, dispersants are not a problem.
Remains stable, since it is not affected by pH, salinity, normal temperature fluctuations or alkalinity. Works equally well in fresh, brackish or salt water.
Allows applications using conventional powder-spraying equipment for land-based personnel or vehicles, ships or barges. Also by aerial delivery methods suited to treat large, widely-dispersed oil along rocky coastlines, beaches, off-shore open water spills, limited access marshlands and remote, inaccessible areas.
Supports the growth of all non-fastidious natural microbial populations.
Contains no toxic chemicals, surfactants or hazardous substances.
Eliminates pre-mixing or special handling precautions.
Is easy to apply.
Offers extended shelf life (at least three years if kept dry).

Here's Why MTBE Isn't as Big a Problem as You Think

MTBE is biodegradable. Microbes can adapt to a hazardous contaminant like MTBE and decompose it the same as any other organic material.

All the microbes need is the right balance of nutrients and a little time to regenerate. A kick start from VB591® is just the thing to get rid of MTBE.

For more information and case studies, download: Here's Why MTBE Isn't as Big a Problem as You Think.pdf.


Case Studies
VB591® water Used for Bioremediation of Oil Spills

- Underground Storage Tanks and   Groundwater Remediation (MTBE), MA
- Industrial Plant Florida (MTBE)
- EPA National Contingency Plan
- Florida Marshlands - Diesel Fuel
- Freshwater Pond, Northern Texas - Crude Oil


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