Southern Nevada Water Authority Monthly Newsletter
Customer Assistance Programs Help Residents Find and Fix Costly Water Leaks
As a homeowner in Southern Nevada, you know water leaks are bound to happen. But did you know there are programs available to make detecting and repairing leaks more affordable?
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) have implemented programs that can help you manage leaks, save money, and conserve our limited natural resources.
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· LVVWD Leak Adjustment Program: Provides up to 50 percent water consumption adjustment and may also include the removal of Excessive Use Charges due to a leak. Some restrictions apply; leaks must be repaired within 60 days of initial notification.
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· LVVWD Leak Repair Reimbursement Program: Reimbursement is available to qualified homeowners for up to 50 percent of the cost to repair a leak at your property (minimum of $200 and maximum of $2,000). Homeowners are eligible for reimbursement after the leak is repaired and a paid invoice is submitted.
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· LVVWD Low-Income Leak Repair Assistance: Covers up to $10,000 per leak event for single-family homeowners served by the LVVWD who meet income eligibility criteria.
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· Water Line Protection Program with American Water Resources: Through a partnership with American Water Resources, the LVVWD offers a water service line protection program to District customers with monthly premiums starting at $3.99. In 2025, Water District customers saved $4.24 million and conserved 132.4 million gallons of water by taking advantage of the Water Line Protection Program
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· SNWA Leak Detection Assistance Program: Offers a $250 voucher to help single-family residential customers cover the costs of locating leaks, and up to two hours of service towards fixing leaks. A list of participating plumbers is available at snwa.com.
By taking advantage of these programs, you can save money, avoid costly repairs, and contribute to conserving Southern Nevada’s water supply. For more information or to apply for these programs,
Trade your Green Grass for Green Cash with the Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program
One look at the calendar tells us winter is still chilling in Southern Nevada. But we’ll be thawing out soon—and with the impending arrival of spring comes a great opportunity for you to upgrade your thirsty grass landscape to drip-irrigated, water-efficient plants and trees.
Thanks to the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL), you’ll get some greenbacks when you replace your grass with colorful, desert-adapted landscaping.
Here’s the details and dollars:
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SNWA Rebate: Qualifying homeowners get $5 per square foot for the first 10,000 sq. ft. of grass you upgrade, and $2.50 per sq. ft. after that.
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Extra Savings: Las Vegas Valley Water District customers earn an additional $2 per sq. ft., bringing your total rebate to $7 per sq. ft. (up to 10,000 sq. ft.) and $4.50 per sq. ft. thereafter.
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Henderson Bonus: Single-family homeowners in Henderson can score an extra $575 rebate.
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Tree Bonus: SNWA offers $100 for each new tree installed (up to 100% canopy coverage). A list of qualifying trees is available at snwa.com.
Why remove your grass? Well, it takes 73 gallons of water each year to irrigate a single square foot of grass; however, each square foot of drip-irrigated landscaping needs only 18 gallons of water per year to stay vibrant and healthy.
By upgrading your grass landscape, you’re not only pitching in to help the community conserve its limited water supply, but you’ll also save even more green on your monthly water bill in the long run.
To apply for the WSL program and for tips to help maintain a healthy landscape, visit snwa.com.
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