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Under "Minimum Conditions", diversion from either the Sacramento River or the <br /> Delta would result in a very small increase in the theoretical health risk, <br /> provided that the water is properly treated and "blended" with water from the <br /> Mokelumne River. <br /> <br />Under "Maximum Conditions", use of water from the Sacramento River may result <br />in a minor, but possibly significant, increase in the theoretical public health <br />risk. Use of water from the Delta may pose a greater health risk due to THH's <br />and brominated THM's, particularly during drought periods, when EBMU9 would <br />have the greatest need for additional water. <br /> <br />Although the water Quality differences among the three sources may not be <br />significant, the American River has the best quality water, with the least <br />potential for degradation and the lowest public health risk. <br /> <br />ALTERNATIVES TO MEET EBMUD'S FUTURE NEEDS <br /> <br />On the basis of the evidence available to the Board, there is no alternative <br />that is clearly superior to EBMUD's proposed diversion via the Folso~-Soutn <br />Canal. <br /> <br />The Board conducted a reconnaisance-level evaluation of ten alternatives that <br />may be available to EBMUD to meet future water needs. This evaluation is based <br />On altern'atives proposed by the parties and information submitted by the <br />parties. Alternatives are important from two standpoints. First, evaluation <br />of alternatives can aid in determining the reasonableness of EBMUD's proposed <br />diversion. Second, the County of Sacramento proposes that one or more of the <br />alternatives could serve as a physical solution to the proposed diversion of <br />water from the Folsom-South Canal. <br /> <br /> 13 <br /> <br /> <br />