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Quagga Mussels Threaten Lake Geneva's Ecosystem and Infrastructure

12/18/2025

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Quagga mussels detected in Lake Geneva in 2014 threaten the lake's ecosystem and infrastructure.
They clog pipes and disrupt cooling systems at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL).
They dominate the lake's biomass, collapsing native species.
A new cooling system at EPFL is planned to begin construction in 2027.
Scientists warn of toxic algal blooms and irreversible damage, underscoring monitoring needs.

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Story summary

Quagga mussels detected in Lake Geneva in 2014 threaten the lake's ecosystem and infrastructure.
They clog pipes and disrupt cooling systems at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL).
They dominate the lake's biomass, collapsing native species.
A new cooling system at EPFL is planned to begin construction in 2027.
Scientists warn of toxic algal blooms and irreversible damage, underscoring monitoring needs.