HYDROLOC® REMEDIATION SERVICES
HydroLoc® System is produced by A1 Organics, a uniquely created and enhanced product of defined particle size distribution that contains stabilized organic matter (finished Class 1 compost), beneficial soil bacteria, and macro and micronutrients necessary for healthy soil and plant performance. The HydroLoc™ amendments are comprised of only natural products, including stable compost that meets EPA 503 and CDPHE regulatory requirements for unrestricted use and distribution. No synthetic chemicals are added to the product.
The beneficial soil bacteria used in the HydroLoc® amendments contain a catalyst consisting of actinomycetes and fungal strains that are classified as ‘saprophytes’, which means they are only able to degrade dead cells. They obtain energy by breaking down non-living organic compounds and therefore constitute no risk to human or animal health. They are harmless to plants, aquatic life and beneficial soil organisms.
The HydroLoc® amendments are enhanced with additional proprietary volumes of beneficial constituents such as Gypsum (CaSO4-2H2O), Calcium (Ca), and Sulfate (SO4-S) which enhance microbial growth and assist in improving the mobility of sodium and chlorides below the root zone via natural drainage functions.
HydroLoc® amendments include the addition of a proprietary blend of supplemental bacteria from the Bacillaceae family (consisting primarily of Oceanobacillus, Terribacillus, Virgibacillus, Bacillus, Salinicoccus, Halobacillus, Halolactibacillus, Marinilactibacillus, Thalassobacillus, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus), fungi (predominantly Absidia, Aspergillus, Trichoderma, Trichurus and Yeast), and actinomycetes (predominantly Saccharomonospora, Planifilum, Thermoactinomyces, Saccharopolyspora, Streptomyces, Brevibacterium, Nocardiopsis, and Dietzia).
Bacteria play a critical role in the biological nutrient cycle in breaking down complex sugars, proteins, and organic components into basic carbon, amino acids, and elemental chemicals. Diverse genera of bacteria are required to extract carbon from sugars or amino acids from proteins.
Bacillacae is a family of gram positive, heterotrophic (uses organic carbon for growth), rod-shaped bacteria that can produce endospores. An endospore is a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure. The name “endospore” is suggestive of a spore or seed-like form (endo means within), but it is not a true spore (i.e., not an offspring). It is a stripped-down, dormant form to which the bacterium can reduce itself. Endospore formation is usually triggered by a lack of nutrients or other environmental influences. When the environment becomes more favorable, the endospore can reactivate itself to the vegetative state.
Endospores can survive without nutrients. They are resistant to ultraviolet radiation, desiccation, high temperature, extreme freezing and chemical disinfectants. The inclusion of Bacillacae bacteria ensures continued viability of the Hydroloc™ amendment.
Bacillacae Bacteria can easily move compounds in and out of their cells. This makes them perfect processing units and they are capable of breaking down both simple and complex hydrocarbons. The bacteria effectively use hydrocarbons as a food source, or simply break hydrocarbons down, with no obvious use for them. The bacteria convert the hydrocarbons into methanol (a type of alcohol), water and carbon dioxide.
WHY?
THE FULL – CYCLE SOLUTION
HydroLoc® System offers sustainable and economically viable products and processes to treat contaminated soils and sludges from all types of industries as well as exploration and production (E&P) waste from the oil and gas industry.
HydroLoc® System is a cohesive environmental solution. We are at the forefront of an industry that has a vast need for superior handling and processing techniques. Proven to be effective, economical and sustainable in the varying weather climates.
HydroLoc® System is available nationwide for a full-cycle environmental process.
“Like a sponge, the HydroLoc soil amendment sits in the dirt on Weld County’s sandy grasslands and soaks up the moisture in an arid, often unforgiving climate."
"Made out of bacteria, fungi and waste from oil wells drilled about 8,000 feet underground, the combination, amid a proprietary blend of other soil goodies, creates an environment for growth, promoting a happy subsurface home for native grasses and plants to thrive.”
BENEFITS
- HydroLoc® Sweep Clean has no additives and additional microbes
- It is a product, with limited process associated with it.
- Sweep Clean is high in stabilized organic matter and soil bacteria and is used primarily to solidify drill cuttings in preparation for transportation and disposal at either a spread field, landfill, or other producer specific location.
- The high level of organic matter and indigenous soil bacteria/fungi contained in Sweep Clean can be beneficial to those “non-remediation or non-reclamation” locations.
- If desired, the additives and microbes used in Soil Amend can be added to assist in further reducing the hydrocarbon impacts at the disposal location.
- Addition of a cuttings moisture control agent/product can be added to reduce the volume of organics…. The balance of materials and the associated economics of the options are producer and location specific.
The Organics Recycling solution for a Sustainable Colorado.
