Innovative biotechnologies for treatment and/or remediation of metals, other inorganics, and metal-organic contaminants  were developed and commercialized through the Center for Bioremediation, directed by D. Jack Adams.   EPA evaluation and full-scale ex-situ (bioreactor) and in situ implementations have been completed for selenium, arsenic, cyanide, general metal removal, combined metal-organics, nitrates, and ammonia.  These technologies can be applied to contaminated soils, ores, waste rock, and site waste or process waters.  Pilot-scale testing is currently under development for evaluation of acid drainage prevention/treatment biotechnology. 

The Bioremediation Center graduated from the State of Utah Centers of Excellence program in 2003.  Continued development of these and other water treatment technologies is now relocated with the Modified & Activated Carbon State Center of Excellence in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Utah.  For information and consultation on  developed technologies including bioremediation processes, pilot- and full-scale implementations, past testing results, microbial cultures, and economical nutrient formulations contact Jack Adams at the address below: