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BIO-AUGMENTATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Soil Pollution
  • Water Pollution
DEF

A technique whereby microorganisms, not normally present in the ecosystem of a contaminated site, are added to the site to clean up pollutants.

CONT

In combination, aeration and bio-augmentation is a natural, cost-effective option for rehabilitating polluted water bodies, treating wastewater, or for maintaining a healthy environment for fish farming.

OBS

The microorganisms added may be natural or genetically modified.

Key term(s)
  • bio augmentation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Pollution du sol
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Ajout direct de microorganismes qui peuvent décomposer les contaminants [du sol ou de l'eau] et accélérer leur destruction.

CONT

Ensemble, les techniques de l'aération et de la bio-augmentation constituent une méthode naturelle et peu coûteuse pour assainir les masses d'eau polluées, traiter les eaux usées et maintenir un environnement sain pour la pisciculture.

Key term(s)
  • bio augmentation

Spanish

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