{"id":13214,"date":"2022-12-07T12:10:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T10:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qmes.eu\/bioremediation\/bacteria-for-soil-remediation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:49:08","slug":"bacteria-for-soil-remediation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qmes.eu\/en\/bioremediation\/bacteria-for-soil-remediation\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacteria for soil remediation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bacteria for soil remediation<\/h1><\/div>

Inoculation of bacteria for biological soil & groundwater remediation<\/h4><\/h2><\/div>

Why inoculating soil and groundwater with bacteria is essential for biological remediation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In biological remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater layers, inoculation with specific bacteria plays a crucial role. These microorganisms are naturally able to break down harmful substances such as oil, fuels, chlorinated hydrocarbons (cVOC’s) and other organic contaminants and convert them into harmless compounds. The targeted addition of bacteria to soil or groundwater accelerates and enhances the remediation process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bioaugmentation<\/h5>\n

Bacterial inoculation ensures that a higher concentration of contamination-degrading microorganisms is present, increasing the likelihood of a successful remediation. Contaminated soils or groundwater layers often do not contain enough of the right bacteria to achieve remediation within a reasonable time. By inoculating the soil or groundwater, we not only increase the concentration of bacteria but also introduce genetic information that can be transferred to naturally occurring bacteria so that they too can break down the contamination.<\/p>\n

In addition, bacterial inoculation is an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution. Unlike chemical remediation methods, biological inoculation causes no secondary pollution and minimally disturbs soil structure. The result is a natural and effective remediation that helps restore ecological balance and keep the environment livable.<\/p>\n

Soil inoculation with bacteria thus not only makes biological remediation more efficient, but also offers a forward-looking solution for sustainable and responsible restoration of contaminated areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Bioaugmentation products can be used for in-situ and ex-situ soil remediation. QM Environmental International supplies both aerobic and anaerobic cultures. The anaerobic cultures, for the degradation of chlorinated hydrocarbons, are shipped live in a 20 L cylinder. The aerobic bacteria are dried cultures that can be stored for long periods of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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QM Environmental International’s bioaugmentation products.<\/h5><\/div>
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When it comes to successful bioremediation, having the right people on your team is critical. Our experience and expertise is unmatched in the marketplace. QM is managed by experienced, knowledgeable staff in the field. We are available to help environmentalists and professionals evaluate the feasibility of using our technologies at their sites. We not only inform and educate our clients with peer-reviewed technical papers, academic research and design tools, but also provide excellent customer service and assistance, contributing to superior restoration and project results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MicroCat\u00ae-XBS<\/sup><\/h3><\/div>

MicroCat\u00ae<\/sup>-XBS<\/strong> is a concentrated microbial powder containing bacterial strains that biologically convert petroleum hydrocarbon compounds to harmless residues.<\/p>\n

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