The public is invited to attend a tour on Aug. 3 of the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) project, a regional water system for northwestern and north-central North Dakota utilizing Missouri River water for municipal, rural and industrial purposes.

The project’s current configuration includes 10 cities, plus three rural water systems, ultimately serving about 82,000 people. Participants will tour the updated Minot Water Treatment Plant, the Biota Treatment Plant in Max and the Lansford Reservoir and Pumping Station. The tour begins and ends in Minot.

The cost is $30 per person, which includes transportation, informational materials, meals, refreshments and a one-year subscription to the North Dakota Water magazine.

For more information, go to https://ndwater.org/events or contact the North Dakota Water Education Foundation at 223-8332 or jellingson@ndwater.net.