This white paper provides insight into microorganisms and enzymes associated with 1,4-dioxane biodegradation. Compared to advanced oxidation processes, bioremediation strategies are a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative for 1,4-dioxane removal. Molecular biological tools and passive samplers for monitoring microorganisms capable of degrading 1,4-dioxane include qPCR, stable isotope probing, in situ microcosm testing, carbon-14 assay analysis,…
This brochure highlights molecular testing methods (qPCR, NGS, WGS) for microbial source tracking efforts to identify, differentiate, and mitigate sources of fecal contamination in waterways.
This brochure highlights microbial testing solutions, including qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing, that help wastewater utilities proactively manage challenges associated with fat, oil, and grease (FOG). Monitoring for microorganisms associated with FOG buildup can aid in preventing sewer blockages and overflows, protect infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
This white paper explains how sulfate reducing microorganisms contribute to oil reservoir souring and offers strategies for mitigating reservoir souring. Molecular biological tools like qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for oil reservoir souring and souring mitigation.
Molecular biological tools offer innovative solutions for monitoring microbial communities that play essential roles in wastewater treatment. This white paper explores how qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for anaerobic digester management, nitrogen cycling, enhanced biological phosphorus removal, bulking and foaming, and microbial source…
This handout covers how microbial monitoring can help optimize anaerobic digester performance for maximum efficiency and reliability. Advanced monitoring solutions include CENSUS®, QuantArray®-BGC, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.
This paper provides an overview of microorganisms involved in bioscale production and dissolution, which can cause issues in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial heating systems. It also highlights how molecular biological tools such as qPCR (CENSUS®), next generation sequencing and whole genome sequencing enable effective monitoring and mitigation of…
At a petroleum pipeline release in a remote area Bio-Traps® and CENSUS® qPCR for BTEX catabolic functional genes proved stimulation of BTEX biodegradation in impacted groundwater and provided an additional line of evidence to support acceptance of an MNA management strategy at the site. Site managers asked: “Can molecular biological tools provide even more evidence…
A pilot study was conducted at a site where electron donor was injected into groundwater impacted by a mixture of chlorinated solvents. Site managers asked two questions: “Did the electron donor injection stimulate reductive dechlorination?” and “Did injection of the electron donor also increase the potential for abiotic dechlorination through the generation of biogenic FeS?”…
Next generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on liquid samples from key locations with different operating conditions. NGS revealed diverse microbial communities and the presence of microbial groups commonly implicated in MIC including sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), methanogens, and acetogens. In conjunction with a review of operating conditions, corrosion monitoring, and inspections, the NGS results added a…