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Reagan to Trigger State Water Project Today
Ronald Reagan will start the State Water Project by pressing a button at the Edmonston Pumping Plant. The 2,000 foot lift will move water from Northern to Southern California, delivering up to two million gallons per minute as the system expands. The $2.8 billion initial cost and $10 billion total with interest are disputed amid political controversy over benefits for industry and taxpayers.
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