Mussel Fouling Prevention At Parker Dam

In response to the risk of mussel fouling in the Lower Colorado River dams, the US Bureau of Reclamation began a series of feasibility studies in 2007. The goal was to outline best management practices for coping with invasion and identify control options for raw water systems to prevent invasion and infestation. Various control methodologies, categorized as chemical and non-chemical approaches, were evaluated to address interior biofouling concerns.

Following the evaluation, Atlantium’s HOD™ (Hydro- Optic Disinfection) UV system was selected as the preferred treatment to supplement operational and mechanical activities already in place at the Lower Colorado River Dams.