Latest Testing Results

• Lead and Copper Monitoring: North Las Vegas maintains full compliance with EPA regulations for lead and copper in drinking water. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has certified that there are no lead or galvanized requiring replacement service lines within the distribution system.
• Testing Scope: The Southern Nevada Water Authority conducts over 320,000 water quality analyses annually on more than 55,000 water samples from Lake Mead and the regional distribution network serving North Las Vegas.
• Compliance Status: North Las Vegas water consistently meets or surpasses all federal and state drinking water standards, maintaining compliance with EPA and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection regulations.

Water Sources

• Lake Mead/Colorado River: Primary source (approximately 90% of supply) drawn from Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, which receives water from the Colorado River originating from Rocky Mountain snowmelt.
• Las Vegas Valley Groundwater: Secondary source (approximately 10% of supply) pumped from the deep carbonate aquifer beneath the Las Vegas Valley, used primarily during summer months to meet peak demand.
• Regional Water Management: North Las Vegas participates in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s comprehensive water recycling program, where nearly 99% of indoor wastewater is treated and returned to Lake Mead for return-flow credits.

Advanced Treatment Technology

• Alfred Merritt Smith Facility: The primary treatment facility serving North Las Vegas utilizes advanced ozonation, multi-stage filtration, and chlorine disinfection, with a capacity of 600 million gallons per day and capability for future expansion.
• City Wells and Treatment: North Las Vegas operates its own production wells and treatment systems for groundwater, including advanced corrosion control and chlorination for water entering the distribution system.
• Water Recycling Technology: The city operates a state-of-the-art Water Reclamation Facility using submerged membrane bioreactor technology to produce extremely clear reclaimed water for non-potable uses.

Infrastructure and Modernization

• Distribution System: North Las Vegas maintains over 1,200 miles of water distribution lines with multiple pumping stations and storage reservoirs strategically located throughout the service area to ensure reliable pressure and flow.
• Groundwater Banking: The city participates in the Southern Nevada Groundwater Bank program, having stored over 360,000 acre-feet of treated Colorado River water underground for use during drought conditions or emergencies.
• Smart Infrastructure: Advanced monitoring systems throughout the distribution network provide real-time water quality and pressure management, helping to prevent water loss and maintain system reliability.

Customer Protection and Services

North Las Vegas Utilities provides comprehensive customer support through various programs, including discounted water rates for low-income senior citizens and the Utility Customer Assistance Program. The city offers paperless billing incentives and emergency after-hours service availability. Educational outreach helps residents understand water conservation practices essential for desert living and the unique challenges of extremely hard water. North Las Vegas’ commitment to water quality includes transparent communication through participation in regional water quality reporting and collaboration with the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s research and development initiatives for emerging contaminants and treatment technologies.