Calculating Moisture Requirements for Effective In-situ and Ex-situ Treatments August 28, 2006
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Many people don’t realize how much water is needed to remediate a contaminated site using bioremediation products, microbes and nutrient.
Here’s the calculation: one cubic yard of soil is equivalent to 201 gallons. We like to keep moisture levels at around the 20% moisture level or more. (The scientific measurement is that if you can make a mud ball with your hands, that’s about a 20% moisture level). So, 20% of 201 gallons is about 40 gallons. That’s how much water is needed per 40 yards of treatment.
Not all of that needs to be a solution of microbes and nutrient, but the more the better! Don’t even think about buying microbes and nutrient from anyone else!
If you want to discuss this or want a quote or want me to look at a sample of something, give me a call. 520.299.9808
We are a no-pressure firm but dedicated to giving you results with our microbial products.
Jerry Coon
Catalina Biosolutions, LLC
