ARK's specializes in utilizing bioremediation to allow naturally occurring microorganisms to degrade organic contaminants so that they become innocuous compounds at a commercially viable rate.  Although both soil and groundwater at most contaminated sites contain micro-organisms capable of degrading organic contaminants, their levels are generally too low to accomplish degradation at a commercial rate.  ARK supplements, augments, and/or enhances naturally occurring microorganisms by applying one or a combination of the following on-site technologies:

1. In Situ Bioremediation, treating contaminated soil and groundwater without excavation;
   
2. Advanced Biological Surface Treatment (ABST), treating the surface of excavated, contaminated soil without release of volatile organics into the air or leaching of contaminants into the subsurface soil or groundwater; and
   
3. Bioreactor Treatment Systems, a wide range of microbial systems to treat contaminated water above ground.

Each bioremediation project includes the following:

• Preliminary investigation
  
• Bioremediation work plan
  
• Site characterization and technology selection
  
• Biotreatability design testing
  
• Systems design
  
• Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
  
• Submission of CAP for regulatory review
  
• Site preparation and systemconstruction/installation
  
• Biotreatment implementation and monitoring/sampling program
  
• Quarterly progress reports
  
• Final reports