PES-31 Jet Fuel Bioremediation Case History — Itasca, Texas Project 82365

Case History
PES-31
Landfarming Bioremediation

Document Overview

This case history describes PES-31 treatment of jet fuel impacted black clay at a BFI treatment facility in Itasca, Texas.

Initial TPH Compared With Final Sample Results

Approximately 94.3% to 98.9% reduction2,642.25 ppm → 28–151 ppm

Reported Remediation Results

MetricBefore / InitialAfter / FinalReported ChangeNotes
TPH — average to sample range2,642.25 ppm28–151 ppmApproximately 94.3% to 98.9% reductionEPA Method 418.1; follow-up samples A, B, C, and D
TPH sample A2,642.25 ppm72 ppmApproximately 97.3% reductionAssessment test 04/30/92
TPH sample B2,642.25 ppm48 ppmApproximately 98.2% reductionAssessment test 04/30/92
TPH sample C2,642.25 ppm151 ppmApproximately 94.3% reductionAssessment test 04/30/92
TPH sample D2,642.25 ppm28 ppmApproximately 98.9% reductionAssessment test 04/30/92
BTEXNDNot testedInitial value onlyReported in initial values

Project and Application Details

Case History Format
Single Project
Location / Context
BFI Facility, Itasca, Texas; Job #82365
Project Type
Landfarming with tilling
Media or Surface
Black clay
Contaminant Type
Jet fuel
Treatment Scale
180 cubic yards
Treatment Period
PES-31 inoculation 04/13/92; TPH assessment test 04/30/92

PES Application Summary

PES-31 was applied as a one-time inoculation at a ratio of one gallon PES-31 to 2.0 cubic yards of jet fuel contaminated soil. PES Nutrient Supplement was applied with water from the treatment facility water truck. The treatment lift was tilled twice weekly, moisture was maintained by inspection and watering, and supplemental nutrients were added every 15 days when necessary.

Reported Outcome

The reported follow-up TPH values ranged from 28 ppm to 151 ppm, compared with an initial average TPH value of 2,642.25 ppm.

Key Takeaways

This case history provides a data-rich PES-31 landfarming example for jet fuel impacted soil, including multiple follow-up samples and a short documented treatment interval.

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