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: EDs, PCPs, Rx Emerging Contaminants: EDs, PCPs, 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.