Clark County Water Reclamation District
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The Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) is a water treatment agency in Clark County, Nevada
. As a member of the Southern Nevada Water Authority
, its mission is to treat millions of gallons of wastewater
that is produced everyday. The CCWRD is the largest water treatment agency in Southern Nevada and is responsible for treating wastewater from unincorporated parts of Clark County within the Las Vegas Valley, including most of the Las Vegas Strip
, and the communities of Blue Diamond
, Laughlin
, Overton
and Searchlight
.
The district was created by judicial decree in August 1954. Prior to that time, the treatment of sewage in unincorporated Clark County was by means of cesspools, septic tank
s and several small treatment plants operated by the hotels along the Las Vegas 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.
The CCWRD collects and reclaims an average of 83 million USgals (314,189.2 m³) per day of wastewater. Current plans call for expansion of the district's facility to allow for up to 110 million USgals (416,395.3 m³) per day of wastewater to be treated, which will be needed as the Las Vegas Valley continues to grow.
Other wastewater in the Las Vegas Valley is treated by individual cities that operate their own treatment facilities.
Clark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
. As a member of the Southern Nevada Water Authority
Southern Nevada Water Authority
The Southern Nevada Water Authority was formed in 1991 to manage Southern Nevada's water needs on a regional basis. The Authority comprises seven member agencies including the City of Henderson, City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, Big Bend Water District , Clark County Water Reclamation...
, its mission is to treat millions of gallons of wastewater
Wastewater
Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence. It comprises liquid waste discharged by domestic residences, commercial properties, industry, and/or agriculture and can encompass a wide range of potential contaminants and concentrations...
that is produced everyday. The CCWRD is the largest water treatment agency in Southern Nevada and is responsible for treating wastewater from unincorporated parts of Clark County within the Las Vegas Valley, including most of the Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
, and the communities of Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond, Nevada
Blue Diamond is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Blue Diamond is located at .-Demographics:...
, Laughlin
Big Bend Water District
Big Bend Water District was created in 1983 to service the community of Laughlin, Nevada. It is governed by the Clark County Commission and operated by the Las Vegas Valley Water District...
, Overton
Overton, Nevada
Overton is an Unincorporated Town located in Clark County, Nevada. The town is on the north end of Lake Mead. The town is home to Perkins Field airport and Echo Bay Airport....
and Searchlight
Searchlight, Nevada
Searchlight is an unincorporated town in Clark County, Nevada, at the topographic saddle between two mountain ranges.-History:According to Nevada Senator Harry Reid, who has written extensively about his hometown, the most likely story as to how the town received its name was when George Frederick...
.
The district was created by judicial decree in August 1954. Prior to that time, the treatment of sewage in unincorporated Clark County was by means of cesspools, septic tank
Septic tank
A septic tank is a key component of the septic system, a small-scale sewage treatment system common in areas with no connection to main sewage pipes provided by local governments or private corporations...
s and several small treatment plants operated by the hotels along the Las Vegas 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.
The CCWRD collects and reclaims an average of 83 million USgals (314,189.2 m³) per day of wastewater. Current plans call for expansion of the district's facility to allow for up to 110 million USgals (416,395.3 m³) per day of wastewater to be treated, which will be needed as the Las Vegas Valley continues to grow.
Other wastewater in the Las Vegas Valley is treated by individual cities that operate their own treatment facilities.