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C) (::> N , . """ Q iii PREFACE A thesis of the same title was submitted by Arthur R. Jensen in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering Science at the California Institute of Technology; this report is essentially identical except for a few minor revisions. The research described was performed under the supervision of Dr. E. J. List, Associate Professor of En~ironmental Engineering Science, and a member of the Environmental Quality Labora- tory s taf f. Dr. Jensen obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science at the University of California at Berkeley in June of 1970. He entered the California Institute of Technology in the fall of 1970, receiving his Masters degree in June 1971 and his Ph.D. in February of 1976 with specialization in water resources management. At the present time the author is employed by TRW, Inc., Washington Operations, in McLean, Virginia. This EQL report describes one of a series of policy studies on environmental management problems. In particular, this study examines certain aspects of the management of the water resources in the Colorado River Basin, where water and energy resources are closely coupled. The generation of hydropower induces extra evaporation losses as does the use of water for makeup for cooling towers for thermal power plants. Rehabilitation of strip mined land, coal conversion plants, and oil shale processing will all increase consumptive use and produce additional residuals in the river. This report presents a computer model for water quantity and quality which may be used as a tool for policy studies for relating various energy activities to the Colorado River system. The work in this area is continuing at EQL with increased emphasis on economics. Norman H. Brooks, Director Environmental Quality Laboratory