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Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)

Sun City Anthem HOACashes in on Water Savings

April 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

As severe drought conditions reduced water levels in Lake Mead — Southern Nevada’s primary water supply — the Sun City Anthem Homeowner’s Association (HOA) recognized that HOAs play an active role in helping Southern Nevada conserve water and began taking steps to decrease its community water use. Through a combination of replacing grass, upgrading irrigation controllers, and … [Read more...] about Sun City Anthem HOA

Nevada UtilitiesConservation & Creativity

March 1, 2021 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Despite COVID-19 shutting down business as usual, Nevada utilities companies grew over the past year. New customers signed on. New pilot programs started up. New agreements between agencies were entered into. New sources for commodities and renewable resources were found. Disconnects for nonpayment were suspended in response to the pandemic. “Utilities in Nevada have been … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities

Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictInvested in the Future

August 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

When a severe drought first hit the Colorado River basin in 2000, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) joined other local water agencies to invest in forward-thinking plans and programs to protect the community’s water resources. Engineering a deep-water solution, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its member agencies, including the LVVWD, initiated the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District

Water Scientists Study SewageTo Advance Coronavirus Research

June 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Water quality researchers with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) are pursuing a novel method to detect and monitor for the presence of the novel coronavirus in sewage wastewater. The high-tech detective work uses the emerging science of wastewater epidemiology to find and measure the genetic markers of the coronavirus in untreated sewage and better understand the … [Read more...] about Water Scientists Study Sewage

Nevada UtilitiesNew Technologies, New Threats, New Solutions

May 1, 2020 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Modern utilities, whether it’s electricity, water or natural gas, are expected to be there when needed. Utilities companies today face new challenges and need to adapt to a changing world, creating procedures to keep staff and customers safe and resources available. The tools have changed. Technology offers new solutions, climate change brings new challenges and a … [Read more...] about Nevada Utilities

Emergency ReadinessHelps Protect Southern Nevada’s Water Supply

April 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Ensuring the community has a clean, safe and reliable water supply even during emergencies takes planning and preparedness. The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its member agencies have robust emergency response and readiness plans to help maintain water system operations during natural disasters, community-wide illness, and other emergency situations. “We test … [Read more...] about Emergency Readiness

Landscape UpgradesCreate New, Fresh Spaces

February 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Steve Swanson knows a thing or two about beautiful, water-smart landscapes. As the former superintendent at three Red Rock Country Club golf courses, he helped transform 135 acres of grass bordering the course into attractive, yet drought-tolerant, landscape. “As water rates increased, we had to look at how to make this a viable business. It was an easy decision for us from … [Read more...] about Landscape Upgrades

Businesses Investing in Technologies, LandscapesSave Money and Water

November 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

An increasing number of businesses in Southern Nevada are participating in rebate incentive programs that reduce water use and pay dividends through smaller water bills and reduced operation costs. These companies are finding small changes can reap big savings when they take advantage of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) rebate incentives for businesses. Chief … [Read more...] about Businesses Investing in Technologies, Landscapes

Thomas & Mack Company Swims into Water SavingsWith Landscape Conversion

August 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

McCarran Center Office Complex The “bathtub ring” around Lake Mead—indicating the high-water mark 130 feet above the current lake level—is a familiar sight for people living in Southern Nevada. For Leslie Shurmur, the ring not only serves as a reminder of decreasing water levels in the lake—the source of 90 percent of our community’s supply—but it also has taken on a … [Read more...] about Thomas & Mack Company Swims into Water Savings

Amping UpNevada’s Utilities Expand to Meet Demand

May 1, 2019 By Doresa Banning Leave a Comment

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

Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful MusicWith Water Smart Rebate Program

March 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

As the Peccole Ranch Community Association (PRCA) began converting thirsty grass to water-efficient landscapes more than a decade ago, different areas within the community—flood channels, paseos, and greenbelts—began to harmonize like a symphony. “Instead of just pulling the grass off the walls, careful thought was given, within the restrictions of the 100-year flood … [Read more...] about Peccole Ranch Makes Beautiful Music

SNWA Water-Smart ProgramsHelp Businesses Reduce Operating Costs, Prepare for Shortage

October 1, 2018 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

With the first declared shortage in the Colorado River’s history expected in 2020, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is offering greater financial incentives to businesses that implement water-efficiency measures. The not-for-profit water agency recently increased both the incentive amount for replacing turf with drip-irrigated plants and the number of square feet … [Read more...] about SNWA Water-Smart Programs

Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State

April 1, 2017 By Kay Foley Leave a Comment

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada’s 1.95% population growth rate from July 2015 to 2016 made it the second fastest-growing state in the country.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada’s 1.95 percent population growth rate from July 2015 to July 2016 made it the second fastest-growing state in the country, slightly behind Utah’s 2.03 percent. With the state’s official population nearing the three million mark, how is infrastructure keeping up with growth? The Orange Cone Zone Some of the funding for Nevada’s road … [Read more...] about Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State

Tech in Nevada

July 1, 2015 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Economic development in Nevada has a direct, deliberate, effect on Nevada’s technology industry.

Economic development in Nevada has a direct, deliberate, effect on Nevada’s technology industry. Then again, Nevada’s technology industry is having a definite effect on economic development. It’s like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercials – where the collision of chocolate and peanut butter create a happy symbiosis. In this case, the combination is intentional. … [Read more...] about Tech in Nevada

Gordon Silver Honored as Pro Bono Firm of the Year

December 19, 2013 By Ben Rowley Leave a Comment

Gordon Silver Ltd. was selected as Southern Nevada's Pro Bono Firm of the Year. The award was part of the 13th Annual Pro Bono Awards Luncheon, put on by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada earlier this month. The event honors community volunteers who donate time to assist low income clients with legal issues. “Gordon Silver has long been an active participant in … [Read more...] about Gordon Silver Honored as Pro Bono Firm of the Year

Flip a Switch, Turn on a Faucet: Nevada’s Utility Companies

May 1, 2013 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer Leave a Comment

Utilities in Nevada took a beating during the recession. Now the light at the end of the tunnel may be an indication that the economy is recovering.

Utilities in Nevada took a beating during the recession. Now the light at the end of the tunnel may be an indication that the economy is recovering. Utilities is a catchall phrase for services businesses and individuals use on a daily basis: water, power, natural gas. Most utilities are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, utility companies aren’t affected … [Read more...] about Flip a Switch, Turn on a Faucet: Nevada’s Utility Companies

Keeping Our Heads Above Water: Nevada’s need to ensure quality and availability of nature’s sustaining resource

January 1, 2012 By Susan M. Botich Leave a Comment

Most of us are used to having as much water as we need. We simply turn on the tap and out flows the water. However, those who work within the agencies overseeing water allocation must deal with the complex issues of what resources are available, how much is available and the price tag on ensuring that the supply meets the demand. Many Nevadans are concerned with the … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Heads Above Water: Nevada’s need to ensure quality and availability of nature’s sustaining resource

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