Catalina BioSolutions’ Bioremediation Products

We get frequent inquiries on using ORC and Solvay oxygen sources in conjunction with our bioremediation products. Such questions arise for both for insitu and exsitu applications using our Biocritters and our proprietory organic nutrient, Biobooster.

The thing about these products is that they both raise the initial pH to around 12 which is a bit high for the Biocritters, or for any microbes for that matter. And, frankly, they increase the cost of a job without an ROI that, in my opinion, merits the extra cost.

We haven’t used either ORC or Solvay for these reasons, though we do understand and appreciate the availability of a long-term oxygen source, particularly for sites that prohibit adding oxygen mechanically or by the preferred method of recirculation. (The EPA web site has an excellent recirculation system, by the way.)

In general, we don’t think we should be adding chemicals to clean up chemicals in mother earth! How’s that for a slogan?!

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

www.biocritters.com