WSP06975

• File Number: 8273.100
• Description: Colorado River Basin Salinity Control - Federal Agencies - Bureau of Reclamation
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 1/1/1979
• Author: BOR
• Title: Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Project - Background Plan and Status Report
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. The Colorado River Salinity Problem with Mexico.

A, History .. .. .
'B. Summary of Principal Options Considered
C. Recommended Solution., . .
D. Minute No. 242 and Public Law 93-320, .
E. Project Descri ption. .... .

I1.Desalting Complex Unit (Studies Undertaken),

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Desalting Process Selection. . . .
Membrane Pl ant Operating Experience .
Yuma Desalting Test Facility. . , . ,
Optimization (Preliminary Engineering
Plant Sizing Study, . . . . . .
Reject Stream Replacement .
Power Supply Source and Needs .
Description of Desalting Plant.
Financial Analysis.. .
Status. .. ...

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rr1.Irrigation Efficiency Improvement,

A, Advisory Committee. ... ....
B, Return Flow Reduction Measures and Status

1. Acreage Reduction. .. .. .,
2, Onfarm Measures and Technical Assistance
3. Research and Demonstration. . , . .
4. Irrigation Management Services (IMS) .
5, Extension Education and Information. . .
6. Water Budgets and Irrigation Efficiency.
7. Distribution System Deficiencies

C. Evaluation and Future Needs

IV. Coache11 a Canal Lining. . .

A. The Pl an,. .. .
~. Benefits to the United States
C. Financtal Analysis. .
D, Status. .. . .

V. ,Protective and Regulatory Pumping.

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Problem and Plan,
Transmission Line
Status. . . . . ,

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and Source of Power

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