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Presenting Model Results: Synergy & Opportunities

Presenting Model Results: Synergy & Opportunities. Ted Swift, Ph.D. Real-Time Data & Forecasting Project, DWR Municipal Water Quality Investigations Branch CWEMF Workshop 6 February 2007. Main Themes. Knowledge is Power: Forecasting increases flexibility as things get tight

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Presenting Model Results: Synergy & Opportunities

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  1. Presenting Model Results:Synergy & Opportunities Ted Swift, Ph.D.Real-Time Data & Forecasting Project,DWR Municipal Water Quality Investigations BranchCWEMF Workshop6 February 2007

  2. Main Themes • Knowledge is Power: Forecasting increases flexibility as things get tight • Feedback between Models & Observations • Data that does not kill us makes us stronger • Model forecasts can help minimize unpleasant surprises • Peer review

  3. RTDF: Three Components Monitoring Forecasting DSM2 Model Aqueduct Extension Others Data Collection Station O & M Emerging Concerns Special Studies Visualization Dissemination (User Needs Data QA/QC Storage) Information Dissemination

  4. RTDF Monitoring Stations Hood Sacramento River • Three boundary stations so far: • Sacramento River at Hood • San Joaquin River near Vernalis • H.O. Banks Pumping plant • All measure: DOC, TOC, salinity • Vernalis & Banks: Ions Br, Cl, NO3, SO4, F, PO4 Vernalis San Joaquin River H.O.Banks Aqueduct

  5. Source Tracking

  6. Modeling:Part of a larger network

  7. Innovative uses of information An Early-Warning System for: • Source Water Managers • State and Federal Project Operators • Treatment Plant Operators Sources and Loads information for: • Scientists • CalFed Other Interests: • Forecasting & Power generation

  8. Information Dissemination: Goals & Guides Must meet user needs … which will change Data visualization & presentation are important to reach a variety of users Feedback fosters improvement & collaboration QA/QC and data management procedures especially important w/ large, real-time data sets

  9. Forecast Example

  10. Information Dissemination: Products • Currently RTDF produces a weekly report & data set for the Delta, SWP and CVP e-mailed to about 240 subscribers & available on MWQI web site. • Plans include a continuously updated website where users can access historical, real-time and forecasted data and information. • Longer term: Even closer collaboration & feedback between monitoring, forecasting, and dissemination- Real-time forecasting

  11. Applications of Assessing Sources and Loads • Loading Information from Various Land Uses • Determine Sampling Locations to Fill in the Information Gaps • Model Development for Transport to and Load at Intakes. • Monitor and Model Transport of Contaminants from Different Sources • Determine Priority Sources for Watershed Protection Efforts • Apply Information to Regulatory Processes or Control Efforts

  12. RTDF Project Goal MWQI’s Mission Working closely with urban State Water Contractors and other users of Delta water our mission is to assist in the monitoring, protection, and improvement of drinking water quality of Delta water delivered to these various users and to disseminate data to all users in a timely manner. • To provide data and information to source water and system managers, municipal treatment plant operators, researchers, and stakeholders to optimize and balance resource use, promote science-based decision making, and economic efficiency.

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