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Explore the impact of flow rates on dissolved oxygen levels in San Joaquin River, Stockton. Analyze data from 1996 to 2007 and discuss implications of reduced ammonia loads on water quality predictions using modeling techniques.
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SJR Flows at Stockton and Head of Old River Russ Brown, ICF Jones & Stokes SJR DO-TMDL
Stockton Flow and DWSC DO • Stockton flow is always less than 50% Vernalis • Stockton flow is reduced by about 5% Exports • DO deficit (below saturation) was reduced from about 6 mg/l to about 1 mg/l as the flow increased from 0 cfs to 2,500 cfs • DO deficit is reduced by 1 mg/l for each 500 cfs of flow; the DO was >5 mg/l at 1,500 cfs • How will this change with reduced ammonia loads? • Will a model provide better predictions?