Las Vegas relies on the Colorado River for 90% of its water supply. However, Nevada has lost about 8% of that supply because of mandatory cuts implemented as the river dwindles due to climate change. Nevada lawmakers want to limit residential water use:
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada lawmakers are set to consider a remarkable shift in allowing the water agency that manages the Colorado River supply for Las Vegas to limit residential use in the desert city.
While some agencies across the U.S. West tie increased water use to increased cost, Nevada could be the first to give a water agency — the Southern Nevada Water Authority — the power to restrict what comes out of residents' taps in state statute. The provision is one among many in a sweeping omnibus bill that goes before legislators Monday afternoon.
“It’s a worst case scenario plan,” said the bill's sponsor, Democratic Assemblyman Howard Watts of Las Vegas. “It makes sure that we prioritize the must-haves for a home. Your drinking water, your basic health and safety needs.”
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