| Summary: | Source: https://erdc-library.erdc.dren.mil/jspui/ An existing comprehensive physical model that correctly reproduced tides, tidal currents, and density currents throughout the Charleston Harbor was used to determine what quantity, if any, of effluents discharged into Cooper River would be transported from three proposed discharge points (located between miles 30 and 37 on Cooper River) to the mouth of the freshwater intake canal for the reservoir (located at mile 43) and subsequently through the intake canal into the reservoir proper. In addition to travel times of the effluents to critical locations, it was desired to determine the maximum concentrations of the effluents in Cooper River and Back River Reservoir. It was desired to know the rates of increases of effluent concentrations at critical locations should the freshwater discharge from Pinopolis reduce to zero. It was also desired to know if there would be saltwater intrusion into Back River Reservoir during operation of the Schedule C and Schedule E hydrographs. Based on the results of the model tests, the following conclusions were reached : (A.) For the Schedule C hydrograph and continuous dye release at Cooper River mile 37 (sta 37C) , measurable concentrations reached the Back River Reservoir (sta BR1) within four tidal cycles after the release (Test 1). (B.) For the Schedule C hydrograph and the dye released at Cooper River mile 37 (sta 37C) at the rate of 30 cfs during each ebb phase of the tide and 0 cfs during each flood phase, measurable dye concentrations reached the Back River Reservoir (sta BR1) within four tidal cycles after the release (Test 2). (C.) For the Schedule C hydrograph and continuous dye release at Cooper River mile 33 (sta 33C) , measurable dye concentrations reached the Back River Reservoir (sta BR1) within five tidal cycles after the release (Test 3). (D.) For the Schedule C hydrograph and continuous dye released at Cooper River mile 33 (sta 33C) at the rate of 30 cfs during each ebb phase of the tide and 0 cfs during each ...
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