Molecular monitoring of sulfate reducing bacteria to support feasibility studies for the in situ precipitation of heavy metals

Abstract

In the present study, we evaluated the perspectives of ISMP as a treatment technology for mildly acidic metal (Zn, Ni, Co, Cd, Fe) and sulfate contaminated groundwater at the site of a nonferrous company by combining physical-chemical follow-up of the bacterial sulfate reduction and metal removal with molecular monitoring of the indigenous SRB community.