Gasoline on gravel -- good idea/bad idea?

emdeengee · #21 05/05/13, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO

I'm wondering if folks realize there are naturally occurring bacteria that break down hydrocarbons.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0611110824.htm

Yes there are bacteria that can break down parts of hydrocarbons and other additives but outside of controlled environments they don't work well - and definitely not quickly. So much depends on the climate especially temperature. Just go to Valdez and see how well (not) nature is rehabilitating.