IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — A researcher at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is conducting studies on the potential of bacteria to treat wastewater, according to nanotech-now.com.
Hope Lee, INL environmental microbiologist, has found that naturally occurring microbes can be highly effective at degrading contaminants, the article stated.
Lee said that her research could offer a cheaper method for cleaning up underground contaminant plumes, the story reported.
“I love a challenge,” said Lee. “And it’s so exciting to know that I’m making a difference. I’m helping people clean up the environment.”
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