Rural Development: Feasibility of Requiring Larger Water Pipes in FmHA Water Projects
RCED-90-40
Published: Oct 24, 1989. Publicly Released: Nov 07, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed whether mandatory use of 6-inch or larger size pipes in all Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) water distribution projects would be feasible and lead to lower fire insurance rates for rural Mississippi homeowners.
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