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L.B. Whitesell, R.L. Huddleston, and R.C. Allred, Continental Oil Co.
Initially, the waterflood operator must establish that he has a biological problem. This evaluation is best accomplished by a complete microbiological examination, made in the field, or of the waterflood system. If such a problem is found to exist, then the choice of a chemical as an effective bactericide depends upon economics, compatibility with water, plugging tendency, and toxicity.