The Effect of Klozur Activated Persulfate ISCO on Microbial Populations

The impact of chemical on the native microbial population during in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) is not well understood. As a result, some concerns exist within the remediation community as to the potential of negative impacts ISCO may have on bioremediation processes, especially its impact on down-gradient plume control via bioremediation and its impact on subsequent natural attenuation processes. While there have been several studies in the literature looking at the impact of various oxidants on microbial viability, there have been few published investigations involving activated persulfate. In this edition of Peroxygen Talk, we will take a look at persulfate chemical oxidation and its effect on microbial populations.