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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Golden Mussel Threat

from Smart Acids™ · host Univar Solutions

Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure.🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike Corcoran and Jack Kenney to unpack the growing threat of golden mussels in California and what it means for water infrastructure. Together, they explore the fundamentals of water treatment, the rapid spread and impact of this invasive species, and why early, preventative action is critical—highlighting how Univar Solutions supports municipalities and agencies in protecting critical water systems before costs and risks escalate.Protect systems. Reduce risk. Act early.#Reliabilitythatdelivers #UnivarSolutions #GoldenMusselsSmart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B.About the hosts: Andy Erickson, senior director of product marketing for essential chemicals, and Chris Ernst, senior director of product marketing for solvents, converse with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to manufacturing and markets across industries.Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers, and helping to keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, we offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications.

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Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure. 🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike Corcoran and Jack Kenney to unpack the growing threat of golden mussels in California and what it means for water infrastructure. Together, they explore the fundamentals of water treatment, the rapid spread and impact of this invasive species, and why early, preventative action is critica...

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