Impact of ZVI on microbial selenite removal from long-term low pH conditions: Process performance and stability

Key Points

• Microbial selenite removal effectively increases under long-term low pH conditions with ZVI.
• Performance metrics indicate a notable increase in selenite removal rates over time with ZVI application.
• Assessment using microbial activity indicators and chemical analysis reveals enhanced stability of the removal process.
• Highlights the importance of low pH in optimizing microbial remediation processes for selenium.