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Reducing costly zebra mussel infestations at power plants

Journal Article · · Hydro Review
OSTI ID:229735
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  1. Acres International Corporation, Amherst, NY (United States)

The fast-spreading-zebra mussel has significant potential to foul intakes and other water systems at North American hydro projects. Chemical controls can be effective in reducing infestations, but most have environmental and other drawbacks. Several non-chemical methods promise to help project operators reduce problems associated with the mussels.

OSTI ID:
229735
Journal Information:
Hydro Review, Journal Name: Hydro Review Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 8; ISSN HYREE8; ISSN 0884-0385
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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