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Report from S&T Project 22066: Recent Advancements in Selenium Treatment Technologies and Application to Playa Wetlands

Final S&T Report from the S&T Project 22066. This literature review evaluates selenium removal technologies and their feasibility for the Salton Sea, using a decision matrix to compare effectiveness, cost, and ecological impact. This report discusses integrated approaches combining new technologies with management practices to mitigate selenium risks throughout the Salton Sea agricultural and playa wetland system. Key findings suggest a multi-faceted approach may effectively reduce selenium hazards for wildlife, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement in implementing these methods.
Generation Effort S&T Project 22066: Recent Advancements in Selenium Treatment Technologies and Application to Playa Wetlands
Location Salton Sea
Themes Water Quality, Biological
Tags Salton Sea, Water Quality, Wetlands, Constructed Wetlands
Reclamation Project
Reclamation Program Science and Technology Program

Location Information

Location Name Salton Sea
Location Description Shallow, landlocked, highly saline body of water in Southern California.
Location Tags Salton Sea
Location Parent
State(s) California
Unified Region(s) Lower Colorado Basin
Timezone PT
Elevation -,226 ft
Vertical Datum NGVD29
Coordinates (lat, long) (33.3286, -115.8434)
Horizontal Datum WGS84