BOS 200®

How It Works

BOS 200^® is a complete system effecting accelerated biodegradation of various organic compounds on an activated carbon platform that includes micro and macro nutrients, time release terminal electron acceptors, and a blend of facultative organisms designed to flourish within the aerobic to anaerobic conditions present in the pore structure of the carbon. It has been demonstrated to be effective with LNAPL, fuel oxygenates, alcohols, glycols, and cyclic ethers. No toxic byproducts such as sulfide are produced. The product is insensitive to groundwater geochemistry and is effective under aerobic and anaerobic conditions and over a broad range of pH. High salinity and TDS of 30,000 ppm are also not detrimental to performance.

Mechanism:

• Sorption: High-surface-area carbon adsorbs hydrocarbons on contact, significantly reducing dissolved-phase mass.
• Biodegradation Support: BOS 200 includes a proprietary blend of micro and macro nutrients, time release terminal electron acceptors, and facultative organisms
• Sustained Remediation: Combines immediate mass reduction with long-term biological activity for continued performance after injection.

BOS 200 is highly effective even in coarse-grained soils and can be injected into smear zones, residual LNAPL areas, and dissolved groundwater plumes.

Common applications:

• BTEX, LNAPL, and TPH plumes
• Residual smear zones
• Fuel depot or UST releases
• MNA supplement or post-excavation polishing

Typical site types:

• Gas stations
• Refineries and terminals
• Rail yards and logistics hubs
• Military fueling areas
• Airports
• Emergency spill response sites

Performance Results

• Gasoline Plume Collapse: 93% BTEX reduction in 4 months – Urban fuel station, Northeast U.S.
• TPH Reduction: >80% DRO reduction – Military motor pool, Southwest U.S.
• LNAPL Smear Zone Cleanup: Confirmed disappearance of mobile LNAPL with no rebound after 2 years – Coastal remediation site