The discovery of golden mussels in California raises concerns about their potential impact on state drinking water facilities, as they've disrupted water systems in other regions.
According to Tanya Veldhuizen of the DWR, the invasive mussels were initially spotted on routine monitoring equipment in the Port of Stockton, leading to further findings in nearby reservoirs.
Steve Gonzalez of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that golden mussels can clog vital infrastructure, affecting drinking water sources for two-thirds of the state's residents.
Golden mussels, discovered for the first time in North America, pose a risk to California's clean water infrastructure, echoing problems seen in Brazil and China.
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