The Weisener Lab
biogeochemistry, environmental microbiology, geochemistry, and sediment dynamics
Tag: bacteria
Remediation of AMD with mussel shell bioreactors
Acid mine drainage (AMD) occurs when uneconomical waste rock containing iron sulphides are exposed to the atmosphere, water, and microorganisms. This acidic water, if left untreated can damage ecosystems as it is acidic and contains high concentrations of dissolved metals and sulphate. A novel… Continue Reading “Remediation of AMD with mussel shell bioreactors”
Microbial function in hydrocarbon-rich freshwater sediments
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Great Lakes recreational water security
Recreational water usage is a major tourist attraction within the Laurentian Great Lakes, where pathogenic bacterial levels have increased substantially compared to historic trends. Freshwater quality assessments commonly rely on CFUs of broad or ambiguous taxa (i.e. enterococci) found within the water column and… Continue Reading “Great Lakes recreational water security”
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