Las Vegas Water Information

My clients have, over the years, expressed interest and concern with respect to local water resources and water quality. This is understandable given this is the desert, we have been in the midst of a drought, and that the growth rate here has been so rapid. I will give you some basic data plus helpful telephone numbers. Most of our drinking water comes from Lake Mead (Colorado River). Between October and May, only water from Lake Mead is used. During the summer months, groundwater is blended with treated water from the lake to meet peak demand. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has projected that with presently used water allocations our water supply should be adequate until the year 2035. Plans are also underway to provide adequate water supplies after the year 2035. At this point in time, we use a “net” 265,000 acre feet of water a year. This net figure is arrived at by computing the total water used, less the credit given for reclaimed water that flows back into the Colorado River. All decorative grass, exclusive of private yards, must now be removed, in an effort to save even more water. The water quality here is regarded as good. All contaminants that exist in our water are well below the EPA limits and in many cases below the goals set by the EPA. The water here is somewhat hard with an average hardness of 17 grains per gallon. The minerals that contribute to this hardness, primarily calcium and magnesium, are generally regarded as harmless. Local water-saving efforts are recognized nationally. Other areas are duplicating our efforts here. Note: If you arrived at this page other than via my homepage I invite you to click here for a complete source of Las Vegas real estate information. I hope this was a helpful summary of Las Vegas water information.