Enhanced dissolved oxygen groundwater remediation method and system
First Claim
1. A method for remediating a contaminated region of a subterranean body of groundwater to destroy or reduce the initial concentration levels of contaminants, comprising:
- providing at least one injection point extending from above ground to the subterranean body of groundwater;
delivering substantially pure oxygen to said at least one injection point and into the subterranean body of groundwater; and
delivering an amount of microbials to said at least one injection point and into the subterranean body of groundwater to assist in reducing the level of contaminants.
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Abstract
A bioremediation method and system for destroying or reducing the level of contaminants in a contaminated subterranean body of water includes a plurality of injection sites. The injection sites extend below ground and intersect a body of groundwater. Each of the plurality of injection sites are in communication with a supply of concentrated oxygen. Each of the plurality of injection sites are also in communication with a supply of microbials. The oxygen is conveyed by a delivery mechanism from the supply of oxygen to the injection points. The microbials are also conveyed to the injection points to naturally reduce the contaminants in the groundwater.
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1. A method for remediating a contaminated region of a subterranean body of groundwater to destroy or reduce the initial concentration levels of contaminants, comprising:
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providing at least one injection point extending from above ground to the subterranean body of groundwater;
delivering substantially pure oxygen to said at least one injection point and into the subterranean body of groundwater; and
delivering an amount of microbials to said at least one injection point and into the subterranean body of groundwater to assist in reducing the level of contaminants. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for naturally remediating a contaminated subterranean body of groundwater to destroy or reduce the levels of contaminants, comprising:
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a plurality of injection points extending below ground to intersect the body of groundwater;
a supply of concentrated oxygen in communication with each of said plurality of injection sites;
a supply of microbials in communication with each of said plurality of injection sites; and
a mechanism for conveying said concentrated oxygen and said microbials to each of said plurality of injection points. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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15. A method for remediating contaminated groundwater, comprising:
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providing a supply of oxygen;
removing oxygen from said supply of oxygen;
regulating the pressure of said removed oxygen;
injecting said oxygen into the groundwater; and
providing a supply of microbials; and
injecting an amount of microbials from said supply of microbials into the groundwater.
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