What is the water system in Southern Nevada?
Southern Nevada's water system consists of intake, transmission, treatment and wastewater processes. Over the years, the Southern Nevada Water Authority has undertaken massive construction projects in order to ensure that these systems work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
When was the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility built?
Built in 1971 , the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility currently treats most of the valley's drinking water. Improvements to the facility enhanced the plant's reliability and increased capacity to be able to treat 600 million gallons a day.
How much water does River Mountains treat?
The River Mountains Water Treatment Facility began delivering treated water to the Las Vegas valley in 2002. Currently, the facility can treat up to 300 million gallons of water per day, but was designed to expand to meet Southern Nevada's needs. In the future, the River Mountains facility will be able to treat up to 600 million gallons ...
When was Lake Mead water intake completed?
Due to unprecedented drought conditions, the Water Authority constructed Intake No. 3 at Lake Mead. Completed in 2015, this new intake maintains our ability to draw upon Colorado River water and protects municipal water customers from water quality issues associated with declining lake levels.
How is water disinfected?
Water is disinfected using ozonation, a treatment process that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms through an infusion of ozone. Ozone is a gas produced by subjecting oxygen molecules to high electrical voltages. Next, the water is aerated to reduce odors and increase the water's oxygen content.
Is groundwater treated with chlorine?
Treating groundwater. Because it is naturally filtered, water drawn from the groundwater basin is simply treated with chlorine as it enters the distribution system. For more details about how our water is treated to ensure its quality and safety, visit the Southern Nevada Water Authority website, SNWA.com.
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