Evaluation of the performance of two commercial starters on the bioremediation of soils contaminated with mineral oil and HCH (Hexachlorocyclohexane)

Summary The effect of the addition of two commercial bacterial starters on mineral oil degradation in two soils was studied: CS-O soil (10% mineral oil) and CS-OH soil (10% mineral oil + 45 mg/Kg HCH). Respiratory activity as well as degradation was determined. The two starters enhanced biodegradation in both soils without any significant difference due to HCH (Hexachlorocyclohexane) presence in CS-OH soil.