Zebra Mussel Research Technical Notes. Impacts of Zebra Mussel Infestations on Water Quality. Section 1 - Environmental Testing.

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Abstract:

Dense populations of zebra mussels Dreissena polymorpha have the potential to greatly impact water quality. By removing particulates and associated nutrients and contaminants from the water column and redistributing them to the sediments, zebra mussels affect water clarity, nutrient and contaminant cycling, and sediment quality. The purpose of this technical note describes potential changes in water quality as a result of zebra mussel infestations in aquatic systems, based on a review of the literature. The preliminary results of field studies to assess nutrient cycling are also presented. Important reference sources for more detailed information are listed at the conclusion of this technical note. Results of laboratory investigations to describe impacts at the sediment-water interface are presented in Technical Note ZMR-1-33.

Author(s):
Ashby, Steven L. ; Effler, Steven W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-ZMR-1-34
Monitor Series:
AEWES
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*NUTRIENTS, *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, *ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS, *WATER QUALITY, *MUSSELS, *SEDIMENTS, *AQUATIC BIOLOGY, *PLANKTON, SOURCES, REMOVAL, LABORATORY TESTS, INTERFACES, POPULATION, CYCLES, HIGH DENSITY, CONTAMINANTS, PARTICULATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology, Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
ZEBRA MUSSELS, DREISSENA POLYMORPHA
Report Date:
1998 Jan 01
Creation Date:
1998 Mar 04