June 03, 2020
Case Studies, Government Projects
In – Situ Bioremediation Technology At 8 Sites Under Mineral Development Corporation
Background:
Mineral Development Corporation is a major minerals and lignite mining company in India. It is a state owned company and was founded in 1963.
Its product range includes essential energy minerals like lignite and base metals, as well as industrial minerals like bauxite and fluorspar.
It currently has 12 Sites under it, out of which 8 sites have been covered by us. There are more than 1500 employees collectively at all sites, and we have helped in maintaining high sanitation standards for them.
It was incorporated on 15 May 1963 to develop major mineral resources in the state. It started with a Silica Sand quarrying plant for crushing and screening of Silica Sand, which is required for the glass industry.
From this humble starting, Mineral Development Corporation today boasts of a vast array of Mineral Portfolio in its mineral rich basket.
As these sites are disconnected to sewerage lines and to reduce the cost of constructing STP, which is very expensive, they have adapted to Organica Biotech’s In-situ bioremediation technology, which has helped to treat the wastewater at the ground level.
Common Problems Encountered:
- As water in the septic tank is not treated, soak pits lose their absorption capacity over time due to human sludge accumulation, which resulted in the overflowing of water
- Accumulated Sludge had to be removed frequently, which is a tedious process and highly cost and labour-intensive.
- Groundwater pollution leads to pollution of fresh water.
- Disposing of human sludge in open lands caused the spread of diseases like cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and gastroenteritis in the vicinity areas.
- Foul Odour from Septic tanks, which decreased the aesthetic value of the environment.
Product Range:
Bioclean BD – Robust Microbial Culture for improving sanitation
- It is a consortium of beneficial microbes which are natural and safe.
- Facilitate complete degradation of organic matter.
- Bacteria in Bioclean BD have a shelf life of two years.
Organica’s Approach:
Our representatives, Mr. Mayur Prabhu and Mr. Beryl Marshal had collected the water sample before starting the septic tank treatment.
They have also given complete training to the housekeeping staff under the Mineral Development Corporation regarding the usage of the products, how the microbial technology works, and its adverse effects.
Results:
- Utmost reduction of COD and BOD levels of water.
- Complete Elimination for Foul Odour from Septic tanks.
- Efficient degradation of sludge and no accumulation of sludge in soak pits.
Site vise complete comparative analysis with lab reports tested by a NABL-certified Laboratory.
Graphical Comparative Analysis for Individual Sites.
Testimonials were received from the Mineral Development Corporation stating effective results.
Conclusion:
Effective decrease in COD and BOD levels were observed. Almost 100% decrease in faecal coliform count was observed.
The absence of faecal coliforms suggests the absence of disease causing pathogens, and hence individuals exposed to the septic tank are free from the potential health risk that faecal coliforms cause.
There is complete odour reduction at the septic tank and visible sludge reduction. Also, the water has turned clearer.
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