The Golden Mussel Threat

About this episode

This episode discusses the threat of golden mussels to water infrastructure in California with experts from Univar Solutions.

Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure. 🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike Corcoran and Jack Kenney to unpack the growing threat of golden mussels in California and what it means for water infrastructure. Together, they explore the fundamentals of water treatment, the rapid spread and impact of this invasive species, and why early, preventative action is critica...

People in this episode

Host: Andy Erickson

Guests: Mike Corcoran, Jack Kenney

Topics covered

• invasive species
• water treatment
• infrastructure
• environmental impact
• California
• golden mussels

Keywords

• golden mussels
• water infrastructure
• invasive species
• California
• water treatment
• environmental impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Univar Solutions

Places: California

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