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In-Situ Bioremediation of Contaminated Ground Water

This document is one in a series of Ground Water Issue papers which have been prepared in response to needs expressed by the Ground Water Forum. It is based on findings from the research community in concert with experience gained at sites undergoing remediation. The intent of the document is to provide an overview of the factors involved in in-situ bioremediation, outline the types of information required in the application of such systems, and point out the advantages and limitations of this technology. This document can also be accessed at https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/174341.pdf.

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