Predictable performance starts in the lab
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, simulating real-world site conditions to determine whether anaerobic, aerobic, ISCO or combined remedies will work, and how to optimize them.
Why treatability testing matters
- Predicts whether a chosen remedy will succeed
- Identifies the best substrate, culture or oxidant for a 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
Core treatability services
Anaerobic bioremediation treatability studies evaluate the performance of SRS® EVO substrates, QRS™ lactate donors, ZVI blends and bioaugmentation cultures by analyzing geochemical profiles and electron acceptor demand, natural attenuation potential, microbial presence, dechlorination kinetics, competing reactions, and amendment dosing and longevity.
Aerobic bioremediation treatability studies evaluate oxygen demand, aerobic microbial activity, and treatment potential for petroleum hydrocarbons, 1,4-dioxane, MTBE and TBA, including performance with CPO and nutrient and co-substrate requirements.
ISCO treatability studies with chemical oxidants, such as permanganate, peroxide, ozone, and persulfate activation with elevated pH, iron and others to assess oxidant dose demand, reaction kinetics, contaminant destruction pathways, and compatibility with follow-up bioremediation.
Bioaugmentation culture compatibility testing confirms that Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter or aerobic cultures are suited to a site's aquifer conditions.
Microcosm studies simulate a site's groundwater, soil and contaminant conditions to compare amendments and model expected treatment timelines.
Column studies to evaluate contaminant destruction or stabilization wit site groundwater and soil under flow conditions to simulate site conditions
What you receive
Each treatability study includes data visuals and degradation curves, interpretation by Terra Systems scientists, product and amendment recommendations, dosing and injection strategy guidance, an expected treatment timeframe, and a summary suitable for regulatory submission.
Lab workflow
- Consultation and study design — define site goals, treatment pathways and sample needs.
- Sample collection guidance — ensure proper collection, handling and shipment.
- Laboratory testing and simulation — bench-scale testing under conditions matched to the aquifer.
- Analysis and reporting — an interpretation-rich report, not just raw data.
- Optimization and technical support — refined formulations and ongoing design support through implementation.
Build a more predictable remedy
Let's evaluate your site and build a more predictable remedy.