The BP Deepwater Horizon OIl Spill has been leaking for over 2 months. Capping the leak continues to be a challenge. Containment and cleanup of the oil has been done with booms, skimmers and toxic dispersants. Approximately 3 million feet of boom has been deployed and 1.75 million gallons of dispersants have been applied.

You may have heard about bioremediation or oil eating microbes as a safe alternative for oil spill cleanup. But there are many different types of bioremediation including BioWorld Bioremediation.

How is BioWorld different?

BioWorld Bioremediation is different from other bioremediation products on the market. Our 2-part product consists of both bioenhancement and bioaugmentation.

Bioenhancement - The key to our technology are the nutrients, vitamins and minerals in our enhancment liquid which make a happy home for microbes to reproduce and thrive in the waste situation. It is much more than just a fertilizer!

Bioaugmentation - The right blend of naturally occurring microbes selected for oil spill related cleanups completes the process. The difference is not how many microbes are applied, but how many function properly to digest the oil. This is where BioWorld shines!

This unique combination works together with nature to effectively digest hydrocarbons and accelerate the time frame for cleanup. To date BioWorld has achieved the best results for all EPA listed bioremediation agents.

Our results for digesting crude oil in 28 days indicated a 97% reduction for straight chain hydrocarbons, like octane, and an 88% reduction for ringed hydrocarbons like benzine. Here is a link to these results:

http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/ncp/products/bioworld.htm

Some companies only add fertilizer to stimulate existing microbes and call this bioremediation. Other companies add lab prepared enzymes or microbes which may or may not survive in real world situations.

BioWorld has combined the best enhancement technology with billions of naturally occurring microbes to achieve the best results possible for any oil related cleanup.

Questions & Answers

How do the microbes affect the oxygen and how will it affect wildlife?

Oil eating microbes do consume oxygen in digesting petroleum hydrocarbons. But oxygen is in plentiful supply in Gulf waters. It is much more likely that oil slicks and dispersants will deplete the oxygen levels and create dead zones. Most bioremediation products on the market are considered green, safe products and show no adverse effects on fish and wildlife.

Can oil eating Microbes survive where dispersants like Corexit have already been used?

Microbes have existed for a long time and will continue to do so. Bioremediation products added to beach areas, shorelines and marshes will work effectively until all the oil is digested, even though toxic levels of dispersants have been detected. Bioremediation products will also digest petroleum based dispersants. Bioworld and nature will eventually win the battle!

How long is the BioWorld Bioremediation process?

Bioremediation is not an instant fix. Differences, such as odor reduction and color changes, can be seen quickly but complete degradation takes time. A realistic expectation is days to weeks to months vs years to decades for doing nothing. BioWorld optimizes oil accelerates the digestion process.