October 2013. NBA History Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Original authorization: Original authorization:

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority Community Water Supply Plan Update Public Meeting Monticello High School September 21, :00 pm.

Advertisements

Exploring Regional Desalination as a Water Supply Option in the Bay Area The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Regional Water Supply Planning May.

Main San Gabriel Basin Management BASIN REPLENISHMENT by Anthony C. Zampiello San Gabriel Valley Water Forum Presented August 28, 2012 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.

1 NODOS/Sites Reservoir: A Local Perspective Glenn Colusa Irrigation District July 2009.

. Achieving California’s Water Supply and Delta Ecological Improvement Simultaneously. Achieving California’s Water Supply and Delta Ecological Improvement.

Department of Water Resources Role in Water Transfers Jerry Johns, DWR

1 Water Planning & Stewardship Committee Item #6b Summary Subject: Review of Long-Term Delta Actions & Water Supply Planning Implications Purpose:To open.

Iron Mountain Mine California Acid Mine Drainage Discharge Stuart Gaunt Guy Laurie.

The State Water Project, Unauthorized Encroachments and the California Water Code State of California Department of Water Resources Division of Operation.

Water Treatment for NYC Croton Schematic. NYC Filtration Plant for Delaware and Catskill Systems  Filtration avoidance criteria  Alternatives to Filtration.

Water Treatment for NYC Croton Schematic. NYC Filtration Plant for Delaware and Catskill Systems ä Filtration avoidance criteria ä Alternatives to Filtration.

NYC Filtration Plant for Delaware and Catskill Systems ä Filtration avoidance criteria ä Alternatives to Filtration? ä Where should the plant(s) be located?

Delta Conveyance: Update on the Planning Process and Analysis of Water Supply and Costs CCWA Board of Directors February 25, 2010.

Equus Beds ASR Program – Wichita’s Future Water Supply September 6, 2012.

In-Delta Storage Process OverviewProcess Overview Program BenefitsProgram Benefits Project CostsProject Costs IssuesIssues Proposed Work Plan for FY 2003Proposed.

Fresno County Water Crisis and Opportunities. The Delta And Our Water Supply In August 2007 the Federal Court ruled that the Delta Smelt was in danger.

Water System Planning Study

Southern California Water Committee March 26, 2010 Ontario KARLA NEMETH, Natural Resources Agency.

Urban Water Institute Conference August 22,

Freeport Generating Project Project Description Modernization projects at Power Plant #2 Developers – Freeport Electric and Selected Development Company.

Urban Water Institute Annual Water Conference August 27, 2015 S ITES R ESERVOIR P ROJECT

Columbia River Water Management Program (CRWMP) Review of Year One Upper Crab Creek Planning Unit Meeting April 17, 2007.

Two Years Old: Walking and Talking - Poised to Run? Urban Water Institute: August 25, 2011.

Low-flow Intake Technical Analysis Zaffar Eusuff Ph: (916) Bay-Delta Office California Department of Water Resources.

Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Final Environmental Impact Report Amendment of SMUD’s Sphere of Influence and SMUD Yolo Annexation.

IRP Approach to Water Supply Alternatives for Duck River Watershed: Presentation to XII TN Water Resources Symposium William W. Wade Energy and Water.

Governor’s Strategic Growth Plan Flood Protection and Clean, Safe, Reliable Water Supply Bond and Financing Acts of 2006 and 2010 Southern California Water.

Study for Fish Screens at Existing Delta Facilities Dr. Leah Orloff Water Resources Manager CUWA Board MeetingJuly 24, 2009.

An Interregional Water Solution with Conjunctive Use of Groundwater Haskell L. Simon President, Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District Vice President,

Presenting Model Results: Synergy & Opportunities Ted Swift, Ph.D. Real-Time Data & Forecasting Project, DWR Municipal Water Quality Investigations Branch.

Aerojet Environmental Update Carmichael Town Hall Meeting March 12, 2008 Michael Girard Aerojet Environmental Site Remediation (916)

Where to From Here Jerry Johns, DWR EWA Development of OCAP Proposal.

PROSPECT ISLAND RESTORATION& THE FISH RESTORATION THE FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT Dan Riordan Department of Water Resources.

Solano Habitat Conservation Plan 580,000 Acres 36 Covered Species; 4 Natural Communities 17,500 acres of Urban Development; 1,280 acres of other New Facilities.

Oregon Department of Transportation Stormwater Management Initiative: Meeting New Challenges Presented by: William Fletcher, ODOT February 5, 2008.

UNDERSTANDING THE DELTA - AN ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE.

Digital Map from Dr. William Bowen California State University Northridge Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta San Joaquin River Sacramento River Suisun Bay San.

2006 Water Bond & the WRIF Flood Control, Water Reliability, and Water Quality Peer Swan Director, Southern California Water Agency.

Western Delta Diversion Gary W. Darling Delta Stewardship Council September 22, 2011 Delta Diablo Sanitation District.

Project Status South Delta Improvements Program Project Status November 2003.

Kern County Water Agency – Know & Tell Josh, Jason, & Juy.

1. Digital Map from Dr. William Bowen California State University Northridge Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta San Joaquin River Sacramento River Suisun Bay.

Is the Mid-Atlantic Region Water Rich? Presentation to 5 th Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Roundtable November 7, 2008 Joseph Hoffman, Executive Director.

1 September 13, 2007 North-of-the-Delta Offstream Storage ACWA Regions 9 and 10 Carlsbad Water Summit North-of-the-Delta Offstream Storage ACWA Regions.

Solar Power Project at the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant August 26, 2015.

 Project Capacity: 54 MGD  Water Purchase Agreement: 30-year take-if-delivered contract with San Diego County Water Authority for water purchase of.

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service Biological Opinion for Water Supply, Flood Control Operations & Channel Maintenance by the Army Corps, SCWA, and.

In-Delta Storage Program. Background and historyBackground and history Evolution of the fish screensEvolution of the fish screens Proposed Re-engineered.

Impacts of Salinity on El Paso’s Surface Water Supply presented at the Annual Salinity Management and Desalination Summit December 8, 2003 Michael P. Fahy.

BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN SEPTEMBER SUISUN BAY SACRAMENTO STOCKTON STATE & FEDERAL PUMPING PLANTS Getting Oriented – The Delta.

HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Presentation John M. Carlock, AICP Deputy Executive Director, Physical Planning Hampton Roads.

Ecosystem Restoration Program Focused Proposal Solicitation Package 2010/2011 Prepared by ERP Implementing Agencies: California Department of Fish & Game.

1 EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Water Supply Strategic Plan Brian Jack Powell, P.E. Director of Planning June 17, 2015.

Alameda Creek Watershed San Francisco Public Utilities Commission October 27, 2009.

Water Reclamation Plant Feasibility Study Update July 23, 2014.

STOCKTON DELTA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT (DWSP) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification Hearing November 8, 2005 Mark J. Madison, Director Municipal.

Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian

Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Seminar:

Why We Need the California Water Fix

The Oregon Watershed Council Model, USA

Sustainable Management in the Lower American River

Effects of persistent drought on Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Valley

Zone 7 And WaterFix March 7, 2018

In-Delta Storage Program

Brackish Water Desalination Project

Final Environmental Impact Report

Why We Need the California Water Fix

In-Delta Storage Program

CBEWP Chino Basin Conjunctive Use Environmental

California Water Commission

Presentation transcript:

October 2013

NBA History

Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Original authorization: Original authorization: Study means to deliver freshwater to SF Bay Area Study means to deliver freshwater to SF Bay Area North Bay Area Component: North Bay Area Component: Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Marin Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Marin

NBA History Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) Recommended NBA as part of the California Water Plan. Recommended NBA as part of the California Water Plan.

NBA History Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) Legislation in 1957 Legislation in 1957 Authorized construction of NBA. Authorized construction of NBA.

NBA History Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) Legislation in 1957 Legislation in 1957 Water Supply Contract between State and Agency executed December Water Supply Contract between State and Agency executed December Construction deferred… Construction deferred… Supply not needed immediately! Supply not needed immediately!

NBA History Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 Abshire-Kelly Salinity Control Act of 1955 DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) DWR Bulletin 60 (1957) Legislation in 1957 Legislation in 1957 Water Supply Contract between State and Agency executed December Water Supply Contract between State and Agency executed December Construction completed in Construction completed in 1988.

Fairfield Dixon Rio Vista I-80 Vacaville NBA, Reach 1 BSPP NBR Suisun TAFB SOLANOCOUNTY YOLOCOUNTY CacheSloughComplex YoloBypass Sacramento River

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Owned and operated by Dept of Water Resources (DWR) as part of the State Water Project (SWP). Owned and operated by Dept of Water Resources (DWR) as part of the State Water Project (SWP). Cordelia Pumping Plant Barker Slough Pumping Plant

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Master Contract between State and Agency. Master Contract between State and Agency. Municipal and industrial water supply to Solano and Napa as State Water Contractors. Municipal and industrial water supply to Solano and Napa as State Water Contractors.

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Master Contract between State and Agency. Master Contract between State and Agency. NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Master Contract between State and Agency. Master Contract between State and Agency. NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa Solano Member Units (7 Total): Solano Member Units (7 Total): Water Supply Contracts with Agency. Water Supply Contracts with Agency.

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Master Contract between State and Agency. Master Contract between State and Agency. NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa Solano Member Units (7 Total): Solano Member Units (7 Total): Water Supply Contracts with Agency. Water Supply Contracts with Agency. 5 active contracts: 5 active contracts: 1) Benicia, 2) Fairfield, 3) Vacaville, 4) Vallejo, 5) Suisun* 1) Benicia, 2) Fairfield, 3) Vacaville, 4) Vallejo, 5) Suisun* *Suisun has active contract but not an active user. *Suisun has active contract but not an active user.

North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) Master Contract between State and Agency. Master Contract between State and Agency. NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa NBA Capacity Share: ~70% Solano & ~30% Napa Solano Member Units (7 Total): Solano Member Units (7 Total): Water Supply Contracts with Agency. Water Supply Contracts with Agency. 5 active contracts: 5 active contracts: 1) Benicia, 2) Fairfield, 3) Vacaville, 4) Vallejo, 5) Suisun* 1) Benicia, 2) Fairfield, 3) Vacaville, 4) Vallejo, 5) Suisun* *Suisun has active contract but not an active user. *Suisun has active contract but not an active user. 2 deferred contracts: 6) Dixon, and 7) Rio Vista 2 deferred contracts: 6) Dixon, and 7) Rio Vista Can become active with 5-year notice. Can become active with 5-year notice. Water supply currently used by other members. Water supply currently used by other members.

NBA Water Supply Solano has contracts and permits to an ultimate combined annual supply of 102,156 AF from the NBA: Solano has contracts and permits to an ultimate combined annual supply of 102,156 AF from the NBA: (Total NBA available supply (w/ Napa) = 131,181 AFY) State Water Project Contract = 47,756 AFY (All Members) State Water Project Contract = 47,756 AFY (All Members) Settlement Water = 31,620 AFY (Benicia, Fairfield, Vacaville only) Settlement Water = 31,620 AFY (Benicia, Fairfield, Vacaville only) Vallejo Permit Water = 22,780 AFY (Vallejo only) Vallejo Permit Water = 22,780 AFY (Vallejo only)

Barker Slough

Existing NBA Conveyance Approximately 22 mile (72” to 63” diameter) pipeline from Barker Slough Pumping Plant (BSPP) to Cordelia Reservoir. Approximately 22 mile (72” to 63” diameter) pipeline from Barker Slough Pumping Plant (BSPP) to Cordelia Reservoir. BSPP Cordelia Res.

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS.

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Future 10 th pump Future 10 th pump 154 CFS Flow Months of Year

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS 154 CFS 130 CFS Flow Months of Year

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline! Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline!

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS 154 CFS 130 CFS Flow Months of Year Annual Water Use SummerPeak

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 154 CFS. Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline! Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline! NBA will not perform as designed without expensive corrective actions. NBA will not perform as designed without expensive corrective actions.

Future Demand Exceeds Design Capacity BSPP Design: 175 cfs TIME FLOW

NBA Flow Capacity BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. BSPP maximum design capacity is 175 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 155 CFS. Installed pump capacity is 155 CFS. Current max. operational yield is 140 CFS. Current max. operational yield is 140 CFS. Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Current “safe” operational yield is ~130 CFS Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline! Flow volume limited by biological growth in pipeline! NBA will not perform as designed without expensive corrective actions. NBA will not perform as designed without expensive corrective actions. BSPP cannot meet potential future demands w/o substantial Capital improvements. BSPP cannot meet potential future demands w/o substantial Capital improvements.

Water Quality at BSPP “Monitoring has shown that the North Bay Aqueduct has some of the poorest source water quality in the State Water Project due to high levels of organic carbon, turbidity, and coliform bacteria.” (DWR 2006)

Water Quality at BSPP Poor Diversion Location Poor Diversion Location Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Poor dilution, mixing, and flushing! Poor dilution, mixing, and flushing! Location, Location, Location!

Water Quality at BSPP Poor Diversion Location Poor Diversion Location Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Local Watershed Local Watershed Natural Characteristics Natural Characteristics Erodible fine sediments = High Turbidity Erodible fine sediments = High Turbidity Rich Tidal Wetlands = Dissolved Organic Carbon Generation = High THM formation potential! Rich Tidal Wetlands = Dissolved Organic Carbon Generation = High THM formation potential!

Water Quality at BSPP Poor Diversion Location Poor Diversion Location Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Shallow, Tidally Dominated, Dead-end Slough Local Watershed Local Watershed Natural Characteristics Natural Characteristics Concentrated Urban and Ag Drainage Concentrated Urban and Ag Drainage Most users avoid use of NBA Jan-May (poorest WQ). Most users avoid use of NBA Jan-May (poorest WQ). When water supply availability is highest! When water supply availability is highest!

Endangered Species

Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in 1993.

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion): 1995 Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion): Required NBA smelt monitoring Feb-July Required NBA smelt monitoring Feb-July Restricted pumping to 65-cfs (5-day ave) when presence detected. Restricted pumping to 65-cfs (5-day ave) when presence detected. Invoked in 1993, 1994, 1997, and 2001! Invoked in 1993, 1994, 1997, and 2001!

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 1995 Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 2004 Biological Opinion: 2004 Biological Opinion: Removed monitoring program Removed monitoring program Restrictions no longer imposed. Restrictions no longer imposed.

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 1995 Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 2004 Biological Opinion 2004 Biological Opinion Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence. Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence.

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 1995 Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 2004 Biological Opinion 2004 Biological Opinion Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence. Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence. 55% of total NBA water supply! 55% of total NBA water supply! Current use: ~50,000 AF/yr Current use: ~50,000 AF/yr Have some time but solutions take time! Have some time but solutions take time!

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt Federal listed species in Federal listed species in Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 1995 Endangered Species Permit (Biological Opinion) 2004 Biological Opinion 2004 Biological Opinion Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Current 2008 Biological Opinion: Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence. Now restricts total annual NBA diversion to 71,000 AF/yr regardless of presence. Requires performance testing of BSPP fish screens… Requires performance testing of BSPP fish screens… May not like the results! May not like the results!

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) Long-fin Smelt Long-fin Smelt State listed species in State listed species in 2009.

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) Long-fin Smelt Long-fin Smelt State listed species in State listed species in Restricts pumping to 50 CFS max., Jan-Mar in “Dry” years. Restricts pumping to 50 CFS max., Jan-Mar in “Dry” years.

Endangered Species Delta Smelt Delta Smelt 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) 71,000 AF/Yr (55%) Long-fin Smelt Long-fin Smelt 50 CFS max., Jan-Mar in “Dry” years 50 CFS max., Jan-Mar in “Dry” years Salmon Salmon Listed Winter run: 1989; Spring run: 1999 Listed Winter run: 1989; Spring run: 1999 No restrictions on NBA at this time… No restrictions on NBA at this time… Screen test results??? Screen test results???

Cache Slough Complex Prime area to promote species recovery… BSPP

Cache Slough Complex Prime area to promote species recovery… Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) Suisun Marsh Liberty Island

Cache Slough Complex Prime area to promote species recovery… Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future… ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future…

“If you build it they will come…” BSPP

Cache Slough Complex Prime area to promote species recovery… Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future… ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future… Increase presence of listed species around BSPP! Increase presence of listed species around BSPP! Increase in organic carbon in NBA source water! Increase in organic carbon in NBA source water!

Cache Slough Complex Prime area to promote species recovery… Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: Increase Tidal Wetland Habitat: 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) 8,000 Acres required for Longfin & Delta Smelt (includes Suisun Marsh) ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future… ECO RESTORE = Potentially 30,000 more acres in the future… Increase presence of listed species around BSPP! Increase presence of listed species around BSPP! Increase in organic carbon in NBA source water! Increase in organic carbon in NBA source water! Increased Yolo Bypass Inundation per Salmon Biological Opinion Increased Yolo Bypass Inundation per Salmon Biological Opinion Increase salmon presence in Cache Slough! Increase salmon presence in Cache Slough!

BSPP Threat Summary

Potential Reduced Water Quality… Potential Reduced Water Quality… May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! May be solved with $$$ at BSPP!

BSPP Threat Summary Potential Reduced Water Quality… Potential Reduced Water Quality… May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability… Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability…

BSPP Threat Summary Potential Reduced Water Quality… Potential Reduced Water Quality… May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability… Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability… Increased endangered species restrictions Increased endangered species restrictions Cannot be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Cannot be solved with $$$ at BSPP!

BSPP Threat Summary Potential Reduced Water Quality… Potential Reduced Water Quality… May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! May be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability… Potential Reduced Water Supply Reliability… Increased endangered species restrictions Increased endangered species restrictions Cannot be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Cannot be solved with $$$ at BSPP! Inadequate NBA Capacity… Inadequate NBA Capacity… Solved w/ $$$ but increased diversions at BSPP is at odds w/ species concerns! Solved w/ $$$ but increased diversions at BSPP is at odds w/ species concerns!

Sacramento River

NBA Alternate Intake Project Background

Original Feasibility Study completed Original Feasibility Study completed CALFED Grant funded CALFED Grant funded

NBA Alternate Intake Project Background Original Feasibility Study completed Original Feasibility Study completed CALFED Grant funded CALFED Grant funded Feasibility Study Update approved May Feasibility Study Update approved May 2008.

NBA Alternate Intake Project Background Original Feasibility Study completed Original Feasibility Study completed CALFED Grant funded CALFED Grant funded Feasibility Study Update approved May Feasibility Study Update approved May DWR Planning, permitting, and design: DWR Planning, permitting, and design: $9M Agreement approved Aug 2008 $9M Agreement approved Aug 2008 $4M Prop 84 Grant to be awarded 2010! $4M Prop 84 Grant to be awarded 2010! Cost share: 69% SCWA, 31% Napa Cost share: 69% SCWA, 31% Napa

Project Goals & Objectives

Increase NBA supply reliability. Increase NBA supply reliability.

Project Goals & Objectives Increase NBA supply reliability. Increase NBA supply reliability. Improve NBA water quality. Improve NBA water quality.

Project Goals & Objectives Increase NBA supply reliability. Increase NBA supply reliability. Improve NBA water quality. Improve NBA water quality. Optimize local water supplies. Optimize local water supplies.

Project Goals & Objectives Increase NBA supply reliability. Increase NBA supply reliability. Improve NBA water quality. Improve NBA water quality. Optimize local water supplies. Optimize local water supplies. Minimize endangered species impacts. Minimize endangered species impacts.

NBA AI Project Concept

A new pumping plant, “Alternate Intake”, to divert NBA water from the Sacramento River. A new pumping plant, “Alternate Intake”, to divert NBA water from the Sacramento River. Target region on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento. Target region on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento. (e.g. FRWA Intake)

Fairfield Dixon Rio Vista SOLANOCOUNTY YOLOCOUNTY Cache Slough Complex I-80 Vacaville NBA, Reach 1 YoloBypass BSPP NBR Suisun West Sac Sacramento River

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough

Improved Water Quality: Improved Water Quality:

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality: Improved Water Quality: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Improved mixing, increased dilution! Improved mixing, increased dilution!

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality: Improved Water Quality: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Improved mixing, increased dilution! Improved mixing, increased dilution! Sac River water quality is significantly better than Barker Slough. Sac River water quality is significantly better than Barker Slough.

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality: Improved Water Quality: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Sac River is considerably larger water body: Improved mixing, increased dilution! Improved mixing, increased dilution! Sac River water quality is significantly better than Barker Slough. Sac River water quality is significantly better than Barker Slough. Sac River water quality is typically less variable. Sac River water quality is typically less variable.

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality Improved Water Quality Increased Water Supply Reliability Increased Water Supply Reliability

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality Improved Water Quality Increased Water Supply Reliability Increased Water Supply Reliability Effectively addresses endangered species concerns compared to BSPP! Effectively addresses endangered species concerns compared to BSPP! Out of primary smelt habitat. Out of primary smelt habitat. State of the Art fish screening. State of the Art fish screening.

Sacramento River vs. Barker Slough Improved Water Quality Improved Water Quality Increased Water Supply Reliability Increased Water Supply Reliability Effectively addresses endangered species concerns compared to BSPP! Effectively addresses endangered species concerns compared to BSPP! Out of primary smelt habitat. Out of primary smelt habitat. State of the Art fish screening. State of the Art fish screening. Accommodate higher diversion flow Accommodate higher diversion flow NBA flow small compared to Sac River flow NBA flow small compared to Sac River flow

Alternate Intake Location Why near West Sacramento? Why near West Sacramento? West Sac

Alternate Intake Location Why near West Sacramento? Why near West Sacramento? Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Emerging Contaminants: ED’s, PCP’s, Rx Emerging Contaminants: ED’s, PCP’s, Rx Public Perception- “Yuck Factor!” Public Perception- “Yuck Factor!” SCRSD West Sac Sac County Regional Sewer Dist. Discharge Flow

Alternate Intake Location Why near West Sacramento? Why near West Sacramento? Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Above possible CA Water Fix Intakes. Above possible CA Water Fix Intakes. Flow SCRSD CWFI West Sac

Alternate Intake Location Why near West Sacramento? Why near West Sacramento? Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Upstream of major discharge of treated waste water! Above possible BDCP Intakes. Above possible BDCP Intakes. Increase distance from smelt habitat. Increase distance from smelt habitat. As far upstream as economically feasible! As far upstream as economically feasible!

NBA AI Project Concept (cont.) New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant.

Fairfield Dixon Rio Vista SOLANOCOUNTY YOLOCOUNTY Cache Slough Complex I-80 Vacaville NBA, Reach 1 YoloBypass BSPP NBR Suisun SRCSD

NBA AI Project Concept New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Sized for max NBA treatment capacity of City plants! Sized for max NBA treatment capacity of City plants! Final capacity based on level of participation by Cities. Final capacity based on level of participation by Cities.

NBA AI Project Concept New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Conjunctively use new intake with BSPP when feasible. Conjunctively use new intake with BSPP when feasible. Max. water supply benefits, Min. power cost! Max. water supply benefits, Min. power cost!

NBA AI Project Concept New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. New pipeline from new intake connecting to existing NBA near North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Up to 240 CFS flow capacity. Conjunctively use new intake with existing BSPP when feasible. Conjunctively use new intake with existing BSPP when feasible. Feasibility-Level Cost: Feasibility-Level Cost: $450 Million ($2008$) $450 Million ($2008$)

Next steps

Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Complete grant funded environmental planning process.

Next steps Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of 2015.

Next steps Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Preliminary design to firm up costs. Preliminary design to firm up costs.

Next steps Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Preliminary design to firm up costs. Preliminary design to firm up costs. Seek State Funding Assistance. Seek State Funding Assistance.

Next steps Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Complete grant funded environmental planning process. Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Certified Final EIR/EIS near end of Preliminary design to firm up costs. Preliminary design to firm up costs. Seek State Funding Assistance. Seek State Funding Assistance. Participation decision by Cities. Participation decision by Cities.

Conclusions

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento:

Conclusions Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers!

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty;

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits:

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns!

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Substantial water quality improvement. Substantial water quality improvement.

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Substantial water quality improvement. Substantial water quality improvement. Optimizes use of water supplies. Optimizes use of water supplies.

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Substantial water quality improvement. Substantial water quality improvement. Optimizes use of water supplies. Optimizes use of water supplies. Increases water supply reliability. Increases water supply reliability.

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Substantial water quality improvement. Substantial water quality improvement. Optimizes use of water supplies. Optimizes use of water supplies. Increases water supply reliability. Increases water supply reliability. Meets water supply needs well into future. Meets water supply needs well into future.

Conclusions An NBA Alternate Intake on the Sacramento River near West Sacramento: Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! Strongly endorsed by the Cities’ water quality staff and managers! A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A feasible solution to NBA threats w/ high certainty; A substantial cost with the following local benefits: A substantial cost with the following local benefits: Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Effectively reduces Endangered Species concerns! Substantial water quality improvement. Substantial water quality improvement. Optimizes use of water supplies. Optimizes use of water supplies. Increases water supply reliability. Increases water supply reliability. Meets water supply needs well into future. Meets water supply needs well into future. Operational redundancy and flexibility. Operational redundancy and flexibility.