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Tech Bulletin – MNA for Chlorinated Ethenes – Cometabolism and Abiotic Degradation

This technical bulletin explains how aerobic cometabolism and abiotic degradation can be critical mechanisms supporting monitored natural attenuation (MNA) at chlorinated ethene sites, particularly in large or dilute plumes. It describes how molecular biological tools, mineralogical analyses, and degradation rate studies provide defensible evidence of contaminant destruction beyond traditional groundwater trend analysis.

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Tech Bulletin – Industrial MIC

This technical bulletin explains how molecular microbiological methods improve the detection, mitigation, and monitoring of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) across industrial systems. It highlights the use of QuantArray®‑MIC, qPCR, and next‑generation sequencing within a multiple lines of evidence framework to identify MIC threats, guide mitigation strategies, and protect critical assets.

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Tech Bulletin – Stages of Remediation

This technical bulletin shows how molecular biological tools can be integrated throughout the stages of remediation (site characterization, remedy selection, performance monitoring, and closure) to improve confidence in bioremediation decisions. It highlights the use of qPCR, QuantArray®, in situ microcosms, and stable isotope probing to reduce uncertainty, optimize remedies, and support transition to monitored natural…

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Tech Bulletin – Stable Isotope Probing

This technical bulletin explains how stable isotope probing (SIP) provides conclusive, in situ proof of contaminant biodegradation by tracing ¹³C‑labeled compounds into microbial biomass and carbon dioxide. It demonstrates how SIP supports remedy selection, performance monitoring, and monitored natural attenuation (MNA) decisions using real‑world case studies and Bio‑Trap® deployments.

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Tech Bulletin – Preparing for Electron Acceptor Addition

This technical bulletin provides guidance on designing and evaluating electron acceptor addition to enhance bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons when monitored natural attenuation is insufficient. It explains how tools such as CENSUS® qPCR, QuantArray®‑Petro, Bio‑Traps®, and in situ microcosms help select the appropriate electron acceptor, optimize dosing, and verify treatment performance.

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Tech Bulletin – Multiple Lines of Evidence

This technical bulletin describes how integrating chemical, geochemical, and microbial data provides a robust multiple lines of evidence (MLOE) framework for evaluating bioremediation, monitored natural attenuation (MNA), and enhanced treatment performance. It highlights the use of molecular biological tools, isotope techniques, sequencing, and in situ microcosms to reduce uncertainty, improve remedy selection, and support defensible…

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Tech Bulletin – ISCO ISCR

This technical bulletin explains how molecular biological tools and advanced samplers enhance the design, evaluation, and performance monitoring of in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) and in situ chemical reduction (ISCR). It demonstrates how integrating CENSUS® qPCR, QuantArray® suites, and Min‑Trap® samplers provides multiple lines of evidence to link abiotic treatment with bioremediation and long‑term site…

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Tech Bulletin – Preparing for Colloidal Carbon Injection

This technical bulletin explains how colloidal activated carbon injection combines rapid contaminant adsorption with biodegradation to treat chlorinated solvents and petroleum hydrocarbons. It shows how molecular biological tools such as QuantArray®‑Chlor, QuantArray®‑Petro, and CENSUS® qPCR are critical for pre‑injection design, evaluating bioaugmentation needs, and monitoring long‑term remedy performance.

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Tech Bulletin – Biodegradation of Pesticides

This technical bulletin explores the microbial potential for biodegradation of pesticide‑contaminated sites, including organochlorine, organophosphate, and nitrogen‑based pesticides. It highlights how next‑generation DNA sequencing (NGS) can identify pesticide‑degrading bacteria and fungi to support bioremediation assessment and site management decisions.

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Tech Bulletin – Thermal Treatment and MBTs

This technical bulletin explains how molecular biological tools (MBTs) such as QuantArray®‑Chlor, QuantArray®‑Petro, and CENSUS® qPCR are used alongside in situ thermal remediation to evaluate biodegradation before, during, and after heating. It demonstrates how integrating microbiological data with thermal treatment supports effective transitions to bioremediation, bio‑polishing, and monitored natural attenuation (MNA).