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Ultra-Archaea

Returning Soil to its Natural State

Naturally & Efficiently

Ultra-Archaea is a powerful solution for addressing soil contamination, particularly in the realm of hydrocarbon pollutants. By introducing these specific microbes to contaminated areas, they actively digest hydrocarbon molecules, breaking them down into harmless byproducts like water, carbon dioxide, and lipids, which serve as natural nourishment for aquatic life and plants. The complexity of the hydrocarbon determines the digestion rate; for instance, kerosene and diesel are consumed more swiftly than motor oil.

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The potency of Ultra-Archaea lies in its microbial density, introducing as many as 5 billion microbes per gram to contaminated sites. Within hours, given the right conditions of water, oxygen, and an organic food source, these microbes reproduce exponentially, expanding from billions to trillions. This rapid proliferation ensures that vast microbial colonies form, which then work diligently to digest and remediate oil both on land and water.

 

Beyond oil spills, Ultra-Archaea is effective in treating greasy catch basins, oil/water separators, grease traps, septic tanks, storm drains, and various other areas where contaminants are prevalent. This natural remediation process not only cleanses the environment but also ensures the preservation and health of the surrounding ecosystem.

Fully Revitalizing Severely Contaminated Sites

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A contaminated site in Michigan, once used by a major oil company, had jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline leaks. After excavation, more cleanup was needed to protect nearby wetlands and a river. Ultra-Archaea was applied to the soil and surface water, with monitoring wells tracking progress. Approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the treatment successfully remediated the site, which is now a corporate complex.

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In Nigeria, decades of oil pollution prompted the UN to fund a $6 million cleanup. Ultra-Archaea reduced Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in the soil from 45,000 mg/kg to 2,000 mg/kg in 6 weeks, successfully treating several plots.

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​Although there is still much to be done to fully revitalize Nigeria’s polluted environments, Ultra-Archaea is a positive and very promising step in the right direction.

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