Treatability Lab Services
Terra Systems’ Treatability Laboratory provides the data, analytics, and bench-scale testing needed to design effective, reliable, and cost-efficient in-situ remediation strategies. Our scientists simulate real-world site conditions to determine whether anaerobic, aerobic, ISCO, or combined remedies will work, and how to optimize them.
Build a Better Remedy with Bench-Scale Proof
Our Treatability Lab evaluates your site’s geochemistry, microbial capacity, and contaminant behavior to deliver data-backed remediation design recommendations.
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What Our Treatability Lab Provides
Terra Systems’ Treatability Lab delivers insight across all in-situ pathways—anaerobic, aerobic, and chemical. You get clear, actionable results to confirm feasibility, optimize dosing, reduce uncertainty, and improve remediation outcomes.
Why Treatability Testing Matters
+ Predicts whether your chosen remedy will succeed
+ Identifies the best substrate, culture, or oxidant for your site
+ Quantifies reaction rates and degradation pathways
+ Reveals geochemical or microbial limitations before field deployment
+ Improves accuracy of dosing and injection design
+ Reduces project risk, cost, and time to closure
Our Core Treatability Services
Terra Systems’ Treatability Lab delivers insight across all in-situ pathways—anaerobic, aerobic, and chemical. You get clear, actionable results to confirm feasibility, optimize dosing, reduce uncertainty, and improve remediation outcomes.
Anaerobic Bioremediation Treatability Studies
Determine whether reductive dechlorination will work and how to optimize it.
We evaluate the performance of Terra Systems’ SRS® EVO substrates, QRS® lactate donors, ZVI-blends, and bioaugmentation cultures by analyzing:
+ Geochemical profiles & electron acceptor demand
+ Natural attenuation potential
+ Microbial presence (e.g., Dehalococcoides mccartyi)
+ Kinetics of PCE/TCE → ethene reduction
+ Competing reactions or inhibitors
+ Amendment dosing and longevity predictions
Output:
Validated recommendations for anaerobic remedy selection, dosing, and design.
Aerobic Bioremediation Treatability Studies
Evaluate oxygen demand, aerobic microbial activity, and treatment potential.
Ideal for petroleum hydrocarbons, 1,4-dioxane, MTBE/TBA,
and related compounds. Testing includes:
+ Baseline oxygen demand
+ Aerobic biodegradation potential
+ Performance using CPO and Microbubbler™ oxygenation
+ Evaluation of 1,4 D-Stroy® Bacteria Culture
+ Nutrient and co-substrate requirements
Output:
Feasibility of aerobic treatment and oxygen delivery strategy.
ISCO Treatability Study with Ferrous Sulfide
Bench-scale testing to validate chemical oxidation performance.
Studies assess:
+ Oxidant dose demand
+ Reaction kinetics
+ Contaminant destruction pathways
+ Potential secondary effects
+ Ferrous sulfide-enhanced ISCO performance
+ Compatibility with follow-up bioremediation
Output:
Recommended oxidant, dosing, sequencing, and expected site response.
Bioaugmentation Culture Compatibility Testing
Ensures Terra Systems’ microbial cultures interact optimallywith your site’s aquifer conditions.
Testing includes:
+ Viability and growth under site chemistry
+ Inhibition screening
+ Expected dechlorination rates
+ Suitability of Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, or aerobic cultures
Output:
Confirmation that the right culture is selected for your site.
Microcosm Studies
Real-world simulation of your site’s groundwater, soil, and contaminant conditions.
Microcosm work provides:
+ Kinetics for complete contaminant breakdown
+ Amendment comparisons (EVO vs lactate vs ZVI vs ISCO)
+ Treatment sequencing options
+ Combined remedies performance assessment
+ Expected remediation timeline and end products
Output:
A full performance model to support design and regulatory documentation.
What You Receive
Each Treatability Study Includes:
+ Clear data visuals and degradation curves
+ Interpretation of results by Terra Systems scientists
+ Product and amendment recommendations
+ Dosing and injection strategy guidance
+ Expected treatment timeframe
+ Summary suitable for regulatory submission
Goal:
Make your design predictable, defensible, and cost-effective.
Our Lab Workflow
Consultation & Study Design
Define site goals, treatment pathways, and sample needs.
Sample Collection Guidance
We help ensure proper collection, handling, and shipment.
Laboratory Testing & Simulation
Bench-scale testing is conducted under controlled conditions matched to your aquifer.
Analysis & Reporting
You receive a clear, interpretation-rich report—not just raw data.
Optimization & Technical Support
We refine formulations and provide ongoing design support through implementation.
Let’s evaluate your site and build a more predictable remedy
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