Alabama Water Quality Information System

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	1.-		Are there microbes capable of using arsenic in surface water as an energy source?


	2.-		Can I landfarm the contaminated soil from around my used oil tank?


	3.-		How does bioremediation clean up gasoline and oil spills?


	4.-		I'd like to do a science project to test whether bioremediation or chemical dispersants work best for removing spilled crude oil. But I don't know the type of bacteria used for bioremediation or the names of the commonly-used chemical dispersants. Where can I find this information?


	5.-		Is biological treatment a suitable method for remediation of soil and water contaminated with perchlorate?


	6.-		Is there a link between microbes and arsenic levels found in surface water?


	7.-		What biological treatment techniques are used in groundwater remediation?


	8.-		What is bioengineering for stream bank and shoreline erosion control?


	9.-		What is calcium peroxide and how is it used in bioremediation and composting?


	10.-		What makes Switch grass a good choice for erosion control near lake shorelines and on banks of streams in the Southeastern United States?


	11.-		What's the difference between dispersants and bioremediation agents for cleaning up oil spills?


	12.-		Why is it important to use rocks or some combination of rocks and plants to stabilize lake shorelines?

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This website was developed by the ACES Water Quality Team, under the leadership of Dr. James E. Hairston. It is funded, in part, by USDA-CSREES water quality grant support under Section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998.