April 7 PSA - CITY OF LAS VEGAS WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES ARE IN NOW IN EFFECT!

MEASURES ARE IN NOW IN EFFECT!

The City's snowpack is currently at approximately 60% of last year's levels. The City is also experiencing limited river flows and the current raw water storage is at 49%. Due to these drought conditions and to be proactive, Stage V of the Drought Contingency and Emergency Response Plan has been put into effect which includes but is not limited to the following:

• No outdoor watering
• No vehicle washing. Vehicle washing is only pe1mitted at businesses that utilize recycled water.
• No filling of swimming pools. There will be no refilling or adding of water to swimming pools with the exception of any municipally or Highlands University-owned covered (enclosed) swimming pool(s).
• Eating establishments. All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their customers except when specifically requested by the customers.
• Ornamental fountains. Ornamental fountains may operate if they re-circulate water but not during windy periods. Ornamental fountains that do no re-circulate water are prohibited.
• Fire hydrants. Use of water from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain the health, safety & welfare of citizens served by the City of Las Vegas water system.
• These restrictions shall not apply to any properly licensed persons, firm, or corporation engaging in the business of growing or selling plants.

• Identify solutions to address the current water emergency.
• Develop and implement an aggressive Public Awareness Campaign toward water conservation.
• Inform citizens of the seriousness of the emergency, educate & receive everyone's cooperation toward conservation.
• Identify critical infrastructure and major water users within the communities.
• Identified facilities in order to minimize water usage.