Water Resources

Southern Nevada gets nearly 90 percent of its water from the Colorado River. The other 10 percent of our water comes from groundwater that is pumped out through existing wells within Clark County.

Since its inception in 1991, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has worked to develop and manage a flexible portfolio of diverse water resources. This portfolio includes a variety of Colorado River and groundwater resources, including both surface water and groundwater rights and groundwater applications.

The Water Authority will responsibly develop these water resources and ensure environmental issues and neighboring communities' concerns are addressed.

Water resource planning

To address water resource issues, the Water Authority developed a Water Resource Plan, which is reviewed annually and updated as necessary. SNWA's portfolio of water resources is expected to meet water needs through the year 2055.

Conserving water is one of the best methods to protect our water resources. SNWA offers several conservation programs to help the community conserve.