Project 821

Controlling Zebra Mussels at Water Treatment Plant Intakes II

$943,362
Completed
Principal Investigator
Robert
Stevenson
Research Manager
Emerson S Lomaquahu
Contractor
City of Toledo Public Utilities
Source Water Protection

Abstract

Investigates operational aspects likely to be affected by zebra mussel infestation. Studies distribution of pipe infestation, pipe interior roughness changes and hydraulic impacts, and waste material handling. Also evaluates sodium hypochlorite, potassium permanganate, chlorine dioxide, and chloramine for preventing mussel settlement. Research partner: USEPA. Ended in 1998. A report of partial findings is available to Foundation subscribers.