It has been 40 years since Las Vegas suffered the third deadliest fire in modern U.S. history when 85 people perished in a Las Vegas Strip casino fire. Less than three months later another deadly hotel fire occurred, spurring Nevada lawmakers to enact some of the toughest fire safety and building sprinkler regulations in the nation. Today, mandated fire sprinkler and … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District
Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD)
Water System Renewal ProjectsHelp Maintain Community’s Prosperity
At first glance, the connection between an infrastructure replacement project in an established residential neighborhood and the profitability of nearby businesses is hard to see. However, like Southern Nevada’s largely invisible water distribution network, this connection is critical to the community’s well-being, including the tens of thousands of local business owners who … [Read more...] about Water System Renewal Projects
Amping UpNevada’s Utilities Expand to Meet Demand
Nevada’s population is projected to increase 5.6 percent through 2022, according to the state demographer. That expansion and the continuing robust economy translate into greatly increased, cumulative power and water needs by new businesses and residences. Accommodating the current and forecasted growth is a huge focus of the Silver State entities providing these utilities. … [Read more...] about Amping Up