Author(s): Richard A. Denton; David A. Briggs
Linked Author(s): Richard Denton
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Abstract: Incorporation of a new salinity-outflow algorithm for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta into an operations model for the Central Valley of California (DWRSIM) has greatly improved the ability of the operations model to simulate the flows needed to meet Delta water quality standards. DWRSIM, developed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), simulates the operation of the facilities of the two major water supply projects in California, and is currently being used to refine solution alternatives for “fixing” the Delta to improve the Delta ecosystem, water quality, water supply and system reliability. The model is also being used to test different alternatives for implementing a new Water Quality Control Plan (WQCP) for the Delta, and develop a new Coordinated Operations Agreement (COA) between the two projects. The new salinity-outflow algorithm is described and the improvement in DWRSIM output is discussed, both with respect water quality and water supply.
Year: 1997