Abstract
This method employs innovative passive sampling method to evaluate the suitability of biological remediation on locality. The method represents a relatively low-cost, fast and environmentally friendly way to gain information for decision making during remediation treatments.
The passive sampling is used to monitor the contamination during remediation, microbial condition and direct imaging method (specifically MIP - Membrane Interface Probe) enables fast screening of contamination of the treated site. Advanced analytical methods such as FAME and qPCR (molecular-genomic methods) are used mainly as a way to monitor the microbial condition.
Furthermore, this method enables detailed monitoring of the underground environment and evaluation of various decontamination technologies used for remediation treatment.