approaches. A model in the water quality discipline was therefore sought to assess which

of several alternatives are better. Simple empirical and mass balance models were found

that can be used for the EAASR. Comparable lake and reservoir systems were found to

provide parameter estimates for EAASR. Due to the wide range of possible operational

conditions and planning and design challenges, a water quality model developed

specifically for the EAASR was be necessary. The water quality model must therefore

incorporate measures to meet the planning and design challenges of the EAASR project.

 Chapter 3 presents several iterations of EAASR configurations that have been

developed throughout the project. Early configurations used a combination of

Components A, B, and C of Figure 2-2. Configurations were then formulated using only

Component A. The sizing of the reservoir was evaluated first. Three configurations were

developed to evaluate the volume of the reservoir. Four additional alternatives were

developed to evaluate the depth of the reservoir. A 12 foot deep, 360,000 acre-foot

reservoir was subsequently decided upon. Three configurations were then developed to

assess the compartmentalization of the reservoir. The configurations were developed for a

single compartment, two compartments, and four compartments. The location of the

compartments affected the source of water received for both the EAASR and STA 3/4.

Unlike early configurations, internal transfers between the compartments occurred from

multiple compartments.

 The review of the EAASR configurations was performed to provide the context in

which the water quality model is developed. To use these configurations, a water quality

model should include depth, area, and compartmentalization with varying area. Due to

the inter-reservoir transfers, the model must be able to simulate reservoirs in series, with