Water filtration system for control of the zebra mussel

Liquid purification or separation – Structural installation – Geographic

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210315, 210316, 2103232, 210338, 210435, 210460, 210489, 210499, B01D 3502, B01D 3531, B01D 3528

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ABSTRACT:
A water filtration system for preventing a Zebra Mussel from entering a water system having a water intake line extending into an aquatic environment exposed to Zebra Mussels. The system contains an intake line connection for connecting the filtration system to the intake line; at least one water collection line extending from the intake line connection; a water intake line which is disposed sub-statantially parallel to the water collection line and which contains an orifice with a top surface and a copper screen recessed at least about 2.5 inches from the top surface; a first water filter and a second water filter, wherein each of these filters has a largest pore size that is small enough to prevent passage of an egg or veliger of Zebra Mussels; a a copper screen surrounding each of the first water filter and said second water filter; and a housing surrounding each of the water filters and including a first filter intake and a second filter intake.

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