Interbasin Transfers of Water

Abstract

Population growth, environmental constraints and climate change can adversely affect water supply systems’ ability to keep up with demand. Officials with state and local jurisdictions struggle to evaluate demand-side solutions — conservation and growth management; and supply-side solutions — additional storage either through reservoirs or ASR. One potential solution, the interbasin transfer of water (IBT), continues to intrigue water supply managers and generate controversy with downstream users and landowners.