Reply to “Comment on ‘An efficient numerical solution of the transient storage equations for solute transport in small streams" by R. L. Runkel and S. C. Chapra

We thank Dawes and Short [this issue] for presenting an alternate technique for the efficient solution of the transient storage solute transport equations. After reading their comment, it is clear that several points in our original manuscript are in need of clarification. In this reply we provide additional information on our solution technique and comment briefly on the alternate scheme of Dawes and Short.