Solution to Pollution

July 06, 2006

USU researchers are working with microbes that can eat away carcinogens and toxins in contaminated soil. These microbes provide a natural solution and are an attractive solution to pollution cleanup because it can occur on-site and at relatively little cost compared to other alternatives.

For more information, contact USU Engineering professor Ron Sims, (435) 797-3156.

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