People Leading the Way
The Las Vegas Valley Water District is a not-for-profit agency that began providing water to the Las Vegas Valley in 1954.
The district helped build the city's water delivery system and now provides water to more than one million people in Southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Valley Water District also services:
Blue Diamond
Searchlight
Kyle Canyon
Jean
The Clark County Commissioners serve as the Water District's board of directors. The board appoints the general manager, who carries out day-to-day activities.
District water rates are regulated by law and can cover only the costs of water delivery and the maintenance and building of facilities. Rates also are structured to encourage conservation—the more water you use, the more you pay.
As a public utility, the district takes its role as public servant seriously. We're involved in a variety of community projects, most of which focus on water education and conservation.
Southern Nevada Water Authority
The Water District is the operating agency for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), a regional organization that works to secure water resources for the valley. SNWA also provides conservation programs for customers of member agencies.
Springs Preserve
The district also is steward to the Springs Preserve, the historical home of Las Vegas' founding springs. The district is a partner in developing the preserve into a cultural resource center, featuring exhibits, trails, gardens and more. The project is set to open in 2006.
The Gardens at the Springs Preserve
The only element of the Springs Preserve project currently open to the public, the Gardens at the Springs Preserve is dedicated to educating the public about water-efficient gardening and landscaping. The Gardens will move across Alta Drive after the Springs Preserve opens to the public.
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