WSP00451

• File Number: 8273.100
• Description: Colorado River Basin Salinity Control - Federal Agency Reports - BOR
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 11/1/1969
• Title: Cost Analysis of Six Water Desalting Processes
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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