Biodegrading Properties of the Microbiocenosis of Iron and Manganese Removal Rapid Filters for Groundwater

Abstract

Results. At the time of the experiment on the 10, 20 and 25th days of the filter cycle in the microbiocenosis about a third were iron-and manganese-oxidizing bacteria. The efficiency of iron removal was quite high and ranged from 87-97%. For manganese, the removal efficiency ranged from 83 to 89%. Pseudomonas bacteria were found in the microbiocenosis and it was determined that they are responsible for enhancing the biodegradable properties of the microbiocenosis due to synergistic interactions with iron-and manganeseoxidizing bacteria. Conclusions. It has been established that Pseudomonas bacteria must be present in the microbiocenosis for the effective iron and manganese removal process. Pseudomonas bacteria give microbiocenosis biodegradable properties due to synergism.