Smart investments can help communities weather tough times, so when drought conditions hit the Colorado River Basin in 2000, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) joined local water agencies to invest in forward-thinking plans and programs to protect Southern Nevada’s water supply. Engineering a deep-water solution, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its […]
The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) have been working with state and local officials to monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its possible impacts on the community. As part of both water agencies’ readiness plans, provisions are in place to ensure appropriate water treatment supplies and resources […]
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), which produces the vast majority of Southern Nevada’s drinking water on behalf of the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and other local water agencies, has long been recognized for the quality of its treatment facilities. After all, it is one of only 14 of the nation’s 50,000-plus community […]
The faucet handle turns, water comes out – at first glance, it seems pretty simple. Reliable water service is something most people take for granted and, in Las Vegas, there’s a good reason. After all, the rate of main breaks in the not-for-profit Las Vegas Valley Water District’s (LVVWD) service area is eight times’ lower […]
The Nevada State Museum Las Vegas continues to create innovative historical exhibits to pull people into the state’s rich and colorful past. Recently, the museum was honored as the “best of the best” museum at the TMG Entertainment Network’s 25th Silver State Awards. “The staff of the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas works hard to provide […]
Too hot, or too cold, can be too annoying. If your air conditioning unit isn’t functioning at its full potential, there may be a few simple things you can do around the house to bring the temperature down. Filter Replacement This is a simple fix that often gets overlooked. When a filter is full, it […]
The air conditioner unit works pretty much all day every day and we don’t give it a second thought. But when it fails to push out that cool air, it can make you steam. Air conditioners tend to get our full attention when they aren’t working. Taking care of your HVAC system before it fails […]
If you yearn for a slice of paradise in your backyard oasis, certain desert plants will thrive and pop with color without soaking up gallons of water and your time as they grow. You can achieve a lush, colorful landscape in Las Vegas with the right plant in the right place with the right starter fertilizer […]
Vegetables have been grown successfully in hot, dry climates for many years. In Southern Nevada, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona, many tasty crops can be produced with a little preparation and planning. Soil preparation is very important in producing bountiful crops. Consistent fertilizing and watering practices are also needed. Here are a few handy tips […]
Rust never sleeps and, beneath the streets of Las Vegas, neither do the efforts of the Las Vegas Valley Water District to protect the community’s buried water pipelines from corrosion. The results of these efforts are measured in gallons and dollars. Within the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s (LVVWD) 6,500-mile labyrinth of water delivery pipelines […]
Home prices have been climbing in Las Vegas thanks to low supply and high demand. The result is a seller’s market with bidding wars and intense bidding competition. According to the most recent statistics available from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) the median price for existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada […]
The key to a strong, lasting relationship, it has long been said, is the ability to listen. The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has taken that sage advice to heart, employing a high-tech acoustic system to “listen” for leaks throughout its 4,500-linear-mile water distribution network and maximize the usable life of the community’s water […]
In Nevada, wildlife roam in abundance. Open ranges and vistas that seem to go on forever make you wonder if there’s land out there that no one has ever stepped on before. Amazingly, most of Nevada’s panoramic views are the same as they were when Native American tribes settled, and folk in covered wagons passed […]
Garden to Table Vegetables have been grown successfully in hot, dry climates for many years. In Southern Nevada, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona, many tasty crops can be produced with a little preparation and planning. Soil preparation is very important in producing bountiful crops. . Here are a few handy tips for the home gardener: Don’t […]
Every parent wants to be sure their child is ready for the challenges of elementary school. They want to be sure their children are equipped with the necessary skills to get a great start in kindergarten and to be prepared to succeed in their academic future. It’s important to choose early education programs that are […]
Our Christmas Trees are “Farm Grown.” This means that each Christmas Tree is specifically planted and grown for the purpose of harvesting for the holidays and when one tree is cut, another is planted in its place. The trees that are cut down for Christmas nowadays are grown on tree farms. These tree farms are in […]
A billion gallons is a lot of water. Enough water that it would require nearly 30,000 tanker cars—a train stretching from Summerlin to San Diego—to deliver. Every day, Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) customers shower, brush their teeth, fill sports bottles, make coffee, and irrigate their landscapes, unaware of a vast network of largely […]
Beneath the streets of Las Vegas is an elaborate network of water pipelines that keep water flowing to the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s (LVVWD) nearly 400,000 residential and commercial customers. While portions of this network were built during the 1990s and early 2000s, a period of rapid growth for the community, the water infrastructure in other areas of […]
The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has embarked on a decade-long effort to renew and enhance the community’s $1.7-billion municipal water delivery system. Earlier this year, the Clark County Board of Commissioners—serving in its dual role as the LVVWD’s Board of Directors—adopted a 10-year capital improvement plan for the not-for-profit water utility, which serves […]
