Water Authority charges
In addition to addressing our region's unique water needs, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) treats and delivers the wholesale water supply to municipal water providers. Costs related to water treatment, water resources, and the Water Authority distribution network are covered by several surcharges.
Reliability Surcharge
This charge is based on the premise that customers have varying levels of need for water and should pay accordingly.
The surcharge, which is applied against the total water bill with a few line-item exceptions, is 0.25 percent for residential customers and 2.5 percent for others.
Commodity Charge
The commodity charge on each water bill pays for water quality improvements and enhancements to the reliability of the regional water system.
Infrastructure Charge
The SNWA's Infrastructure Charge contributes toward funding the regional water infrastructure necessary to deliver high-quality drinking water throughout the valley.
The SNWA Infrastructure Charge varies based on meter size and is calculated daily.
The SNWA is not a water service provider. For questions or information related to your property's water service or to pay your bill, please contact your water service provider.
What you can do to conserve
- ✅ Follow mandatory seasonal water restrictions to reduce outdoor water consumption—which accounts for about 60 percent of Southern Nevada's overall water use.
- ✅ Replace nonfunctional grass with drip-irrigated trees and plants through the SNWA's Water Smart Landscapes rebate program (WSL).
- ✅ Prevent and report water waste (water flowing off a property into the gutter) to local water utilities.