--- title: Ex situ bioremediation description: Natural bacteria can degrade contaminants in your soil. Treatment can help through use of ex situ biopiles or windrows, optimal moisture, temp, oxygen & nutrients can be managed. --- [Skip to content](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/ex-situ-bioremediation#main-content) [![GEO2_master_logo_150x60](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20and%20logos/GEO2_master_logo_150x60.png?width=150&height=60&name=GEO2_master_logo_150x60.png "GEO2_master_logo_150x60")](https://geo2.co.uk) [![GEO2_master_logo_white_150x60](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20and%20logos/GEO2_master_logo_white_150x60.png?width=150&height=60&name=GEO2_master_logo_white_150x60.png "GEO2_master_logo_white_150x60")](https://geo2.co.uk) - [Home](https://www.geo2.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.geo2.co.uk/about-us) - [Meet the team](https://www.geo2.co.uk/meet-the-team) - [Vision & values](https://www.geo2.co.uk/vision-values) - [Accreditations & awards](https://www.geo2.co.uk/accreditations-awards) - [Services](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services) - [Land Quality](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/land-quality) - [Transaction Support](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/transaction-support) - [Remediation](https://www.geo2.co.uk/remediation) - [Forecourts](https://www.geo2.co.uk/forecourt-services) - [Geotechnics](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/geotechnics) - [Water](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/water) - [ORCA](https://www.geo2.co.uk/services/orca) - [Remediation options selector](https://www.geo2.co.uk/remediation-options-selector) - [Case studies](https://www.geo2.co.uk/case-studies) - [News](https://www.geo2.co.uk/news) - [Peru](https://www.geo2.co.uk/peru) - [Contact Us](https://www.geo2.co.uk/contact) ![contours-03](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours-03.svg) ![GettyImages-13072991811920x1080](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/GettyImages-13072991811920x1080.jpg) # Ex situ bioremediation ###### We have a history of delivering reliable, cost- effective land remediation Our ability to ensure safe, award- winning, land remediation for some of the country's biggest operators has never faltered. ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours_white_1920x1080.jpg) ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours_white_1920x1080.jpg) ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20images/P1080478-bodge-1920x1080.jpg) ![contours-03](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours-03.svg) ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours_primary_1920x1080.jpg) ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/Full%20Width%20Background%201920x1080/contours_primary_1920x1080.jpg) ![](https://www.geo2.co.uk/hubfs/XX%20Aerobic%20Piles.jpg) The use of natural bacteria can degrade many contaminants found in your soil matrix. This can be enhanced through the use of ex situ biopiles or windrows where optimal moisture, temperature, oxygen and nutrient balance can be carefully managed. This process maximises bacterial growth conditions and accelerates the natural breakdown process. Onsite treatment provides a more sustainable and cost-effective way of treating large volumes of contaminated soil, without the need for offsite disposal. This, paired with our 20 years of experience in land remediation, ensures a cost effective and efficient service every time. [Get a quote today](https://www.geo2.co.uk/contact) ## Read our case study ### **Rainham:** Soil Treatment Centre for Hydrocarbon Impacted Soils ##### The issue Hydrocarbon contamination of soil poses a serious risk to its renewable potential. Soil treatment centres aim to divert these hydrocarbon contaminated soils from landfill and treat them with enhanced natural processes to facilitate their reuse. Geo² Remediation were asked to find a suitable solution,  at a major soil treatment centre run by an international waste management company in the south of England. ##### The solution Geo² Remediation Ltd designed, built and installed the vacuum extraction system. The design phase ensured the specifications of the client would be met for the treatment of up to 50,000 tonnes of hydrocarbon impacted soil per annum, and that any requirements of the EA for the operational site were considered at an early stage. The build was completed by Geo² engineers and within the timeframe agreed with the client. ##### The result Once up and running the entire system was tested on soil inputs to site, achieving or improving on the time to treatment of 16 weeks. All site emissions were kept below targets set by the EA and the client during the treatment process. We delivered sustainable impact for our client, bringing them safe savings with an efficient soil cleansing solution. 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