Environmental compliance has become a pressing concern for businesses worldwide. Stringent regulations demand active measures to address the presence of hazardous pollutants like chlorinated VOCs. That’s where Multidechlorobac steps in as your trusted ally, offering an effective and eco-friendly solution for bioaugmentation.
Multidechlorobac is an anaerobic mixed culture able to reductively dechlorinate a mixture of C2 chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs). The culture has been enriched by Avecom over a period of several years from a groundwater historically contaminated with 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA) and other C2 CAHs, such as tetrachloroethene (PCE).
Groundwater contamination by chlorinated volatile organic compounds (Cl-VOCs) presents a significant environmental challenge. Numerous industrial sites have experienced Cl-VOC leaks and spills, necessitating effective remediation methods. Traditional approaches like pump and treat often prove cost-inefficient for Cl-VOC removal.
Fortunately, in situ biodegradation offers a sustainable and successful solution. This method employs bacteria to naturally break down Cl-VOCs in contaminated soil and groundwater. These bacteria thrive on Cl-VOCs and gradually degrade them. In cases where the existing bacterial strains are inadequate, bioaugmentation becomes essential.
Bioaugmentation involves introducing specialized and safe bacteria into the soil, enhancing the natural degradation process and improving Cl-VOC removal efficiency. This tailored approach precisely targets and resolves Cl-VOC contamination, ensuring effective remediation outcomes.
Avecom proudly presents Multidechlorobac, a powerful microbial culture designed for the sustainable remediation of Cl-VOC-contaminated soil and groundwater. This innovative culture features a team of anaerobic bacterial strains that possess the remarkable ability to fully dechlorinate chloroethenes and chloroethanes within a reasonable timeframe.
Experience the game-changing potential of in situ degradation, where Cl-VOCs are transformed into harmless ethene without the buildup of toxic intermediates. Our innovative approach ensures:
Avecom has several successful references at large scale, in Belgium and abroad.
Case study:
LVM (Tessenderlo, Belgium): Production of monovinyl chloride (MVC), as a raw material for the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
The problem
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Double technological innovation:
The result
Degradation of 300,000 µg/L 1,2-DCA in 54 days!
