Low-temperature MTBE biodegradation in aquifer sediments with a history of low, seasonal ground water temperatures
January 1, 2006
Sediments from two shallow, methyl tert‐butyl ether (MTBE)–contaminated aquifers, with mean ground water temperatures ∼10°C, demonstrated significant mineralization of [U‐14C] MTBE to 14CO2 at incubation temperatures as low as 4°C. These results indicate that microbial degradation can continue to contribute to the attenuation of MTBE in ground water under wintertime, low‐temperature conditions.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | Low-temperature MTBE biodegradation in aquifer sediments with a history of low, seasonal ground water temperatures |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1745-6592.2006.00075.x |
| Authors | P. M. Bradley, J. E. Landmeyer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation |
| Index ID | 70031090 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |