Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Key Points

• Congress is considering a plan to study whether a new water system can be built to serve parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. This study would look at the best way to provide reliable water to homes, farms, and businesses in these rural areas.
• The Department of the Interior would lead the research and work with a local non-profit group to figure out if the project is possible and how much it would cost to build.
• The bill authorizes $10 million to pay for the research. The federal government would cover up to 50 percent of the study's total cost, while local or state partners would need to provide the rest of the funding.
• This project aims to address long-term water needs in the Midwest, where many rural communities struggle to find enough water for daily use and local industries.
• If this bill becomes law, the government would have 10 years to complete the study and decide if the construction of the water system should move forward.

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