IMPACT OF WATER PH ON ZEBRA MUSSEL MORTALITY
The experiments conducted this past quarter have suggested that the bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens strain CL0145A is effective at killing zebra mussels throughout the entire range of pH values tested (7.2 to 8.6). Highest mortality was achieved at pH values characteristic of preferred zebra mussel waterbodies, i.e., hard waters with a range of 7.8 to 8.6. In all water types tested, however, ranging from very soft to very hard, considerable mussel kill was achieved (83 to 99% mean mortality), suggesting that regardless of the pH or hardness of the treated water, significant mussel kill can be achieved upon treatment with P. fluorescens strain CL0145A. These results further support the concept that this bacterium has significant potential for use as a zebra mussel control agent in power plant pipes receiving waters with a wide range of physical and chemical characteristics.
- Research Organization:
- New York State Education Department (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-00NT40751
- OSTI ID:
- 811450
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 15 Oct 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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