However, they have not been used on the largest intakes and are unsuitable for marine and estuarine environments where biofouling is a problem.
Sound deterrent systems for fish have also been used, but are rarely sufficiently effective.
The most effective way of managing impingement is to reduce the volume of water pumped, and if necessary to arrange partial or complete shutdowns at times of the year when large numbers of fish are regularly impinged.
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