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The Next Generation of The Next Generation of

BIOREMEDIATIONBIOREMEDIATION

GREENGREEN Technology For environmental RemediationTechnology For environmental Remediation

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Not Business As UsualNot Business As Usual�� Aqua Kleen System mission statement is to provide the most effiAqua Kleen System mission statement is to provide the most efficient, cient,

innovative, cost effective services to the Environmental Remediainnovative, cost effective services to the Environmental Remediation Industry.tion Industry.

�� We deliver what others only promise.We deliver what others only promise.

�� We offer remedial solutions that can accomplish all remedial aspWe offer remedial solutions that can accomplish all remedial aspects onsite; no ects onsite; no need for offsite transportation of contaminated media.need for offsite transportation of contaminated media.

�� Costs lessCosts less than traditional technologies.than traditional technologies.

�� Remedial goals achieved in less time vs. traditional technologieRemedial goals achieved in less time vs. traditional technologies.s.

�� Technology uses only Technology uses only GREENGREEN PRODUCTS which decreases the environmental PRODUCTS which decreases the environmental footprint.footprint.

�� Our process makes polluted lands Our process makes polluted lands GREENGREEN again.again.

�� FASTER FASTER –– CLEANER CLEANER –– CHEAPER CHEAPER


What is The Next Generation of What is The Next Generation of

BIOREMEDIATION?BIOREMEDIATION?

The AquaThe Aqua--Kleen System is a combination of technologies that provides a Kleen System is a combination of technologies that provides a

complete remedial strategy for contaminated property. Our systecomplete remedial strategy for contaminated property. Our system uses a m uses a

proprietary blend of biodegradable surfactants and oil dispersanproprietary blend of biodegradable surfactants and oil dispersants known ts known

as Aquaas Aqua--Kleen.Kleen.

Our proprietary AquaOur proprietary Aqua--Kleen Surfactant is enhanced with customized Kleen Surfactant is enhanced with customized

microbes which specifically target the contaminants impacting a microbes which specifically target the contaminants impacting a property. property.

The microbes thrive in AquaThe microbes thrive in Aqua--Kleen which acts similar to an enzyme for the Kleen which acts similar to an enzyme for the

microbes. Our surfactant and microbes work together to create amicrobes. Our surfactant and microbes work together to create a

bioremediation process to breakdown the targeted contaminants inbioremediation process to breakdown the targeted contaminants into to

harmless byproducts.harmless byproducts.


Why does our BIOREMEDIATION Why does our BIOREMEDIATION

process work better?process work better?Our innovative bioremediation process performs the following funOur innovative bioremediation process performs the following functions:ctions:

�� Insitu soil washing of vadose zone, smear zone, and soils which Insitu soil washing of vadose zone, smear zone, and soils which facilitates facilitates the release of contaminants that are adsorbed to the soils.the release of contaminants that are adsorbed to the soils.

�� Efficient liquid to liquid extraction methodology that overcomesEfficient liquid to liquid extraction methodology that overcomes the the problems of adsorption, viscosity, low vapor pressure, preferredproblems of adsorption, viscosity, low vapor pressure, preferred pathways, pathways, and capillary action that defeat or delay other systems performaand capillary action that defeat or delay other systems performance.nce.

�� AquaAqua--Kleen strips adsorbed molecules and trapped droplets of Kleen strips adsorbed molecules and trapped droplets of contamination away from soil particles with a liquid phase whichcontamination away from soil particles with a liquid phase which creates a creates a low viscosity microlow viscosity micro--emulsion, and overcomes capillary forces to mobilize emulsion, and overcomes capillary forces to mobilize contamination stuck in, and to, the soil. The microbes immediatcontamination stuck in, and to, the soil. The microbes immediately begin ely begin to multiply and consume the contamination which has been mobilizto multiply and consume the contamination which has been mobilized ed into the microinto the micro--emulsion.emulsion.

�� The customized microbes consume the contaminants in both the soiThe customized microbes consume the contaminants in both the soils and ls and groundwater. The final byproducts of the microbes are harmless,groundwater. The final byproducts of the microbes are harmless, nonnon--regulated substances.regulated substances.

�� The circulation of the groundwater in the impacted zone(s) increThe circulation of the groundwater in the impacted zone(s) increases the ases the mobilization of customized microbes to allow them to quickly reamobilization of customized microbes to allow them to quickly reach ch allallimpacted areas.impacted areas.


Continued:Continued:

Why does our BIOREMEDIATION Why does our BIOREMEDIATION

process work better?process work better?�� Once microbes are wellOnce microbes are well--established in an area, they mobilize effectively to pursue established in an area, they mobilize effectively to pursue

food sources such as hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and indfood sources such as hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and industrial ustrial wastewaters.wastewaters.

�� We should also note that a special blend of our microbes is veryWe should also note that a special blend of our microbes is very effective in effective in degrading polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These compounds aredegrading polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). These compounds are of particular of particular interest as most insitu remedial technologies are not consideredinterest as most insitu remedial technologies are not considered viable solutions for viable solutions for PCB remediation.PCB remediation.

�� Our process creates a nearly optimal environment for the microbeOur process creates a nearly optimal environment for the microbes to reproduce. s to reproduce. Due to these conditions, each microbe we introduce into the subsDue to these conditions, each microbe we introduce into the subsurface has the urface has the potential to reproduce millions of times. As a result, the popupotential to reproduce millions of times. As a result, the population of the microbes lation of the microbes multiply at an exponential rate very quickly forming a super colmultiply at an exponential rate very quickly forming a super colony, which will ony, which will continue to grow as long as the conditions of the food source (icontinue to grow as long as the conditions of the food source (i.e. hydrocarbons) will .e. hydrocarbons) will support them.support them.

�� Once the microbes have consumed all of the hydrocarbons present,Once the microbes have consumed all of the hydrocarbons present, some die while some die while others enter a dormant state waiting for more hydrocarbons. Thiothers enter a dormant state waiting for more hydrocarbons. This represents an s represents an added benefit to areas that may be subject to future accidental added benefit to areas that may be subject to future accidental releases. In the event releases. In the event of a future release the microbes would reactivate and begin consof a future release the microbes would reactivate and begin consuming hydrocarbons uming hydrocarbons immediately. NOTE: This does not mean that the release would beimmediately. NOTE: This does not mean that the release would be exempt from exempt from additional remedial requirements, but what it does mean is that additional remedial requirements, but what it does mean is that the cleanup of the the cleanup of the release would be initiated immediately by the dormant microbes wrelease would be initiated immediately by the dormant microbes which would hich would decrease the time for the cleanup of the release and decrease thdecrease the time for the cleanup of the release and decrease the costs of the e costs of the cleanup.cleanup.


Photo Outside of Available SystemPhoto Outside of Available System


Simplified Process SchematicSimplified Process Schematic


Custom Telemetry for each SystemCustom Telemetry for each SystemAllows access via internet for monitoring system from anywhereAllows access via internet for monitoring system from anywhere


What makes the performance of our What makes the performance of our

proprietary Aquaproprietary Aqua--Kleen System Kleen System

special?special?The use of multiple technologies including:The use of multiple technologies including:

•• Mechanical Unit (BioMechanical Unit (Bio--remediation trailer) remediation trailer)

•• AquaAqua--Kleen SurfactantKleen Surfactant

•• Customized microbesCustomized microbes

Using a combination of customized microbes, a specialized bioUsing a combination of customized microbes, a specialized bio--

surfactant, and a field proven methodology, the Aquasurfactant, and a field proven methodology, the Aqua--Kleen System Kleen System

provides a uniquely effective remedial strategy for rapidly achiprovides a uniquely effective remedial strategy for rapidly achieving eving

remedial goals without the cost of expensive and/or ineffective remedial goals without the cost of expensive and/or ineffective

conventional approaches such as chemical oxidizers, pump & treatconventional approaches such as chemical oxidizers, pump & treat, air , air

sparge/soil vapor extraction, less advanced bioremediation, and sparge/soil vapor extraction, less advanced bioremediation, and digdig--

andand--haul methods.haul methods.


CASE STUDY SUMMARYCASE STUDY SUMMARYFormer National Car Rental Facility located at the Former National Car Rental Facility located at the

Palm Beach International Airport: Palm Beach International Airport: FDEP FACID 50FDEP FACID 50--86232188623218

�� AquaAqua--Kleen Technology utilized at the site continuously for Kleen Technology utilized at the site continuously for only 6 monthsonly 6 months from May from May 2008 through October 2008.2008 through October 2008.

�� Maximum Recovery Well BTEX concentration reported in groundwaterMaximum Recovery Well BTEX concentration reported in groundwater = 15,100 ppb= 15,100 ppb

�� Maximum Source Well Naphthalene concentration reported in groundMaximum Source Well Naphthalene concentration reported in groundwater = 915 ppbwater = 915 ppb

�� October 2008 Source Well BTEX concentration reported in groundwaOctober 2008 Source Well BTEX concentration reported in groundwater = 127 ppbter = 127 ppb

�� December 2008 Palm Beach County (PBC) Department of EnvironmentaDecember 2008 Palm Beach County (PBC) Department of Environmental Resource l Resource Management (ERM) agreed with recommendation to discontinue activManagement (ERM) agreed with recommendation to discontinue active remediation at e remediation at the site and begin Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM). the site and begin Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM).

NOTE: Mr. David Gibson, P.G. is the ERM site manager for this siNOTE: Mr. David Gibson, P.G. is the ERM site manager for this site and is also te and is also involved with the environmental regulatory oversight of the Pratinvolved with the environmental regulatory oversight of the Pratt Whitney t Whitney –– West Palm West Palm Beach operations. Mr. Gibson is very familiar with our technoloBeach operations. Mr. Gibson is very familiar with our technology.gy.


Case Study Analytical Data:Case Study Analytical Data:Source Well (MWSource Well (MW--1) and Recovery Well (RW1) and Recovery Well (RW--1)1)

Data Source: FDEP OCULUS Data Management SystemData Source: FDEP OCULUS Data Management System


Case Study Analytical Data:Case Study Analytical Data:Treatment System EffluentTreatment System Effluent

Data Source: FDEP OCULUS Data Management SystemData Source: FDEP OCULUS Data Management System

Note: With the exception of the 2Note: With the exception of the 2ndnd week when benzene was 0.11 ppb above the GCTL, all effluent week when benzene was 0.11 ppb above the GCTL, all effluent

concentrations were reported below each respective GCTL.concentrations were reported below each respective GCTL.

Monitoring of effluent was performed weekly for the first 3 montMonitoring of effluent was performed weekly for the first 3 months to track effectiveness of system. Weekly hs to track effectiveness of system. Weekly

effluent monitoring is a good way to constantly track the systemeffluent monitoring is a good way to constantly track the system’’s performance and to know that the you s performance and to know that the you

are receiving the best treatment available.are receiving the best treatment available.


Benefits of Using Our AquaBenefits of Using Our Aqua--Kleen SystemKleen System

�� Treats both Soil and GroundwaterTreats both Soil and Groundwater

�� Removes contaminants adhered to soil, above and below water tablRemoves contaminants adhered to soil, above and below water tablee

�� Works in saturated soilWorks in saturated soil

�� Effective for VOAs, PAHs, chlorinated solventsEffective for VOAs, PAHs, chlorinated solvents

�� No air channels createdNo air channels created

�� Not affected by fluctuating season groundwater levelsNot affected by fluctuating season groundwater levels

�� Treats an entire target area QUICKLY compared to other technologTreats an entire target area QUICKLY compared to other technologiesies

�� Specific customized microbes introduced Specific customized microbes introduced

�� Creates enhanced environment for cultivation of super colony of Creates enhanced environment for cultivation of super colony of customized customized

microbesmicrobes

�� Treatment of heavy metals can also be added to system capabilitiTreatment of heavy metals can also be added to system capabilities using es using

specialized filtersspecialized filters

Note: Treatment of heavy metals does increase costs and does reqNote: Treatment of heavy metals does increase costs and does require disposal of uire disposal of

filter media.filter media.


What Can Aqua Kleen System do for What Can Aqua Kleen System do for

your company?your company?

�� AKS could utilize funds currently wasted on monitoring and/or maAKS could utilize funds currently wasted on monitoring and/or maintaining intaining

the status quo to quickly achieve remedial goal.the status quo to quickly achieve remedial goal.

�� Potentially save millions of dollars and years of wasted time.Potentially save millions of dollars and years of wasted time.

�� Increase property values due to absence of site contamination.Increase property values due to absence of site contamination.

�� Create residual remediation ability through the presence of dormCreate residual remediation ability through the presence of dormant ant

microbes once the site has been rehabilitated.microbes once the site has been rehabilitated.

�� Provide services that would yield many times their costs when coProvide services that would yield many times their costs when considering nsidering

money saved from inefficient use of remedial funds, increased prmoney saved from inefficient use of remedial funds, increased property operty

values, and residual remediation capabilities.values, and residual remediation capabilities.


Closing ThoughtsClosing ThoughtsWe offer:We offer:

1) Complete turnkey services. 1) Complete turnkey services.

2) Environmentally Friendly Remedial Solutions.2) Environmentally Friendly Remedial Solutions.

3) Insitu/exsitu soil washing providing complete contaminant 3) Insitu/exsitu soil washing providing complete contaminant degradation.degradation.

4) Shortened project time vs other technologies, i.e. very fast 4) Shortened project time vs other technologies, i.e. very fast cleanup. cleanup.

5) Remedial solution which costs less than other technologies.5) Remedial solution which costs less than other technologies.

6) Solutions which do not require digging or hauling of material6) Solutions which do not require digging or hauling of materials offs off--site.site.

7) Reduced liability for contactor and client.7) Reduced liability for contactor and client.

8) Residual Cleanup capabilities from dormant microbes.8) Residual Cleanup capabilities from dormant microbes.

Our Proposal:Our Proposal:We are confident that we can implement a plan to achieve all remWe are confident that we can implement a plan to achieve all remedial edial goals for any and all the contaminated locations on your propertgoals for any and all the contaminated locations on your property. y. We would appreciate the opportunity to show with the best We would appreciate the opportunity to show with the best environmental remediation services utilizing cuttingenvironmental remediation services utilizing cutting-- edge edge GREENGREENenvironmental technology. environmental technology.

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