Microbial degradation of chemicals in aquifers of the Limestone Coast, SA
This study demonstrates the potential for microbial degradation of fluids and chemicals used by the onshore gas industry across the Tertiary Limestone Aquifer (TLA) in the Limestone Coast region of south east South Australia.
The project established microbial community baselines in the TLA. It also examined microbial degradation in aquifer water samples of a range of chemicals likely to be used in onshore gas activities.
A water bore near Penola in the south east of South Australia.
A water bore near Penola in the south east of South Australia.
Reports and journals
Microbial degradation of onshore gas activity chemicals and fluids in aquifers of the Limestone Coast, South Australia
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Microbial degradation of chemicals in South Australian aquifers
This fact sheet describes the outcomes from a CSIRO research project which established baselines for microbial communities in the Tertiary Limestone Aquifer (TLA) in south east South Australia and explored the potential for microbes to detoxify and breakdown chemicals used in onshore gas production.
Microbial degradation of chemicals and fluids in aquifers in South Australia
This fact sheet summarises the research activities and objectives for this project. This project will establish microbial community baselines in the Tertiary Limestone Aquifer. The project will also examine microbial degradation of a range of chemicals likely to be used in onshore gas activities, in aquifer water samples.
Project progress
This project is complete.
Project proposal
A detailed description of the project, budget and research milestones
Project progress
The project outline, any variations and research progress.