History of the District

The District was created by a decree of the District Court and authorized under Nevada Revised Statutes as a general improvement district on August 11, 1954.

Prior to that time, the treatment of sewage in unincorporated Clark County was by means of cesspools, septic tanks and several small treatment plants operated by the hotels along Las Vegas Boulevard (the world famous "Strip"). The continuing growth of both the tourist and residential portions of the community pointed out the need for more sanitary and efficient means of treating the wastewater. In early 1955, Clark County residents voted for the issuance of bonds for the construction of a collection system (pipelines) and wastewater treatment facility. On November 1, 1956, the District began receiving sewage from the community at the facility. In 1973, the Nevada Legislature expanded the District's service area responsibilities to include all unincorporated areas within Clark County. As a result, outlying communities were added to the District. Today, the District serves the communities of Blue Diamond, Indian Springs, Laughlin, Overton and Searchlight.

Quick Facts on the Clark County Water Reclamation District

Established
By District Court Judicial Decree on August 11, 1954. Originally named Clark County Sanitation District No. 1. After several name changes and mergers, the Sanitation District became the Clark County Water Reclamation District in 2003.

Operations
Began November 1956

Service Area
Unincorporated portions of Clark County within the Las Vegas Valley, plus the communities of Blue Diamond, Indian Springs, Laughlin, Overton and Searchlight

Facilities
Las Vegas Valley facilities are the largest treatment facilities in Nevada—Current capacity is 110 million gallons per day. Additional facilities are in Blue Diamond, Moapa Valley, Searchlight, Laughlin, and Indian Springs.

 Treatment
Daily average of 100 million gallons of wastewater per day collected and reclaimed.

Collections System
Total collection system, including outlying communities, consists of 2,000+ miles of pipeline ranging in diameter from 8” to 84”.

Current Operating Budget
$47 million

Governing Board
Clark County Commissioners as ex officio Trustees