| Abstract: | Experience with bioremediation technology has enabled bioremediation contractors to offer performance-based contracts for many types of bioremediation projects. This development is significant because it alleviates the previous concern with the technology regarding its lack of success at certain sites. Environmental Strategies Corporation, an independent environmental consulting firm with no financial interest in bioremediation technology, conducted an independent survey to identify bioremediation contractors that are willing to enter into performance-based bioremediation contracts. This article discusses the background of treating contaminated soil and groundwater using bioremediation and describes how a performance-based contract can be structured. The survey's format and results are then presented and analyzed. Finally, several case studies of successful bioremediation projects are presented. |
