The Desert Breeze Water Resource Center is a unique water reclamation facility that began operation in the spring of 2003 in the southwest area of the Las Vegas valley. This state-of-the-art facility uses the latest in water treatment technologies to provide reclaimed water via a separate distribution system directly to the golf courses in the communities of Red Rock, Rhodes Ranch, Siena and Spanish Trail.

The demand for reclaimed water is high, since recent legislation has required that any new golf courses must use reclaimed water for turf irrigation when it becomes available. This increased use of reclaimed water represents a “win-win” benefit for the entire community, supplying water for irrigation needs without tapping into our drinking water supply—the right water for the right use.
 

Desert Breeze Water Distribution System

Water treated at the Desert Breeze Water Resource Center supplies golf courses in the southwest area of the Las Vegas valley through an advanced system of pump stations and signature purple pipelines that identify reclaimed water. The entire distribution system was built and is maintained by the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The Water Resource Center currently reclaims all available wastewater from the area, with capacity to expand operations as flows increase to 10 million gallons per day.

To see an enlarged view of the water distribution system click here. (38k)

Reclaimed Water – A Key to Wise Management of our Precious Water Resources

New and exciting advances in wastewater technologies have made water reclamation an important community investment and a critical environmental effort in our desert home. Our very survival relies upon the wise stewardship of our precious water resources. It is imperative that we use – and reuse – every drop wisely.

Reclaimed water is wastewater that has been  treated well enough to be used for irrigation, industrial coolant and water features, such as fountains, ponds and waterfalls. The nutrient-rich water allows golf courses and parks to cut down on the amount of fertilizer they use, thereby decreasing the amount of runoff loaded with chemicals entering the environment. While not suitable for drinking, reclaimed water is safe for plants and human contact while enjoying irrigated areas, such as parks, playing fields and golf courses.

The State of Nevada takes an active role through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, setting stringent regulations to ensure that reclaimed water quality will be safe to return to the environment. We put our water through rigorous and regular testing to ensure that we meet or exceed state standards in water quality.

Meeting the needs of a growing population presents numerous challenges when there are limited resources. The use of reclaimed water is one example of how we can best mange our limited water resources. Water reclamation just makes good sense—it is cost effective, environmentally responsible and provides for the needs of our entire community while, at the same time, protecting our future.
 
Click here (268k) to see a larger version of the Desert Breeze Water Resource Center aerial photo.

For further information on reclaimed water, please refer to www.TheRightWater.com
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