Culbertson, MT 59218"Dry Prairie Rural Water is committed to delivering clean, affordable and dependable drinking water that will improve the quality of life and create economic opportunities throughout northeast Montana."
Project Costs and Progress
Project Costs and Funding Sources
Construction costs for both projects will total $193 million (1998 dollars) with Dry Prairie's cost being $68 million and the Reservation's portion being $125 million. Federal legislation states the Reservation portion will be 100% funded and DPRWA's portion will be 76% funded. The remaining 24% will come from state and local sources. The local portion will come from hook-up fees and the sale of bonds.
Dry Prairie's annual cost of operation, maintenance, and debt service is established at $2.1 million once the system is completed. Operation and maintenance costs on the reservation are 100% covered by federal funds. In the Dry Prairie system the monthly water bill is estimated at $40.00 per month for the average residential connection. This estimate is based on the cost of operation, maintenance and debt service, and is comparable to other regional systems.