Golden mussels force costly chemical eradication in California water system
Golden mussels colonized the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District's distribution system within a year of their first detection in California. A 30-day chemical eradication effort cost $3 million.
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Invasive mussels can damage and disrupt critical water infrastructure, creating substantial regional costs and operational risks.
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- Golden mussels were first detected in California in 2024, and within a single year they had colonised the entire distribution system of the Arvin-Edison Water Storage District, forcing a 30-day chemical eradication that cost three million dollars ↗scienceblog.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
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