Lawmakers aim to rethink excessive water use penalties in Southern Nevada

Lawmakers aim to rethink excessive water use penalties in Southern Nevada

Supporters of the bill said they fear the excess use fees would eventually drive the loss of mature tree canopy in Las Vegas, lower air quality, and increase the urban heat island effect — a phenomenon that creates higher temperatures in cities due to an abundance of superheating man-made surfaces like roads and pavement. (Photo: Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current)The Las Vegas Valley Water District implemented a water rate structure two years ago that…

Lawmakers aim to rethink excessive water use penalties in Nevada

The Las Vegas Valley Water District implemented a water rate structure two years ago that imposed hefty levies on the valley’s biggest residential water users. Continue reading…