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Microbial reductive dechlorination of PCBs

J M Tiedje1, J F Quensen, J Chee-Sanford

  • 1Michigan State University, Center for Microbial Ecology, East Lansing 48824-1325.

Biodegradation
|January 1, 1993
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Reductive dechlorination effectively removes polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) under anaerobic conditions, reducing toxicity. However, slow rates limit its use as a standalone remediation technology.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Bioremediation
  • Anaerobic respiration

Background:

  • Reductive dechlorination is an anaerobic microbial process utilized as an electron sink.
  • This process supports microbial growth and can degrade various chlorinated compounds, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy and limitations of reductive dechlorination for PCB remediation.
  • To assess the impact of dechlorination on PCB toxicity and explore methods for rate enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Incubation of anaerobic microbial communities with Aroclor mixtures.
  • Monitoring dechlorination rates at relevant temperatures and concentrations.
  • Assessing toxicity reduction via bioassay and congener analysis.

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  • Long-term enrichment cultures and soil bioremediation experiments.

    • Main Results:

    • Anaerobic sediments dechlorinated Aroclor at 3 µg Cl/g sediment/week at 12°C.
    • Dechlorination primarily occurred at meta and para positions, sparing ortho positions.
    • Dioxin-like toxicity was reduced, but complete degradation of highly chlorinated congeners was not achieved.
    • Enrichment cultures showed initial rate enhancement, but sustained rates did not increase significantly.
    • Bioremediation of Aroclor 1254-contaminated soil exceeded 50% degradation.

    Conclusions:

    • Reductive dechlorination is a viable strategy for reducing PCB toxicity and concentration, particularly for less chlorinated congeners.
    • Subsequent aerobic treatment may be necessary for complete remediation.
    • Current dechlorination rates are insufficient for rapid remediation, and methods to enhance these rates are needed.