| Impact ID | 8289 |
| Impact Type | Commerce |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Direct economic costs have resulted from the invasion of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) in the form of maintenance and repair of power plants, industrial facilities, and other businesses, as well as research, monitoring, and control. A wide variety of estimations have been made regarding zebra mussel-related expenses, ranging from $92,000 per hydroelectric plant per year to $6.5 billion in total costs over 10 years. |
| Reference | 24591 |
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