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The biodegradability of anionic surfactants in oilfield detergents was investigated using water samples from the New Calabar River and Tap water. The detergents analyzed were D.D-Y, D.G-X, SUR-500, SW-1000 and Bio-Boost. The anionic surfactant, Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) was employed as a reference. The total heterotrophic counts in the water samples were determined using the spread plate technique while the detergent-utilizers were investigated using Mineral salt agar. Biodegradation was evaluated by monitoring Methylene Blue Active Substance (MBAS) using the
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