Article: United States: Pipeline could cost Grand Forks $27 million.

Byline: pinto03

A pipeline to bring Missouri River to the Red River Valley in a drought would cost the city of Grand Forks an estimated $27 million, the city engineer says.

Grand Forks homeowners, who pay an average of $27.73 a month for 8,000 gallons, likely would see an increase of $3 to $5 a month, city engineer Al Grasser said. Grasser discussed the numbers on Tuesday with the City Council's service and safety committee. Most city leaders have indicated general support for the project.

The pipeline has an estimated price tag of $660 million, including federal and state money. Under the most optimistic scenario, Missouri River water would be ...

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