The house always wins with water quality: Las Vegas pushes phosphorus removal to it limits

Behind the bright lights and iconic architecture of the Las Vegas Strip, resides a vibrant and thriving community. Most people who visit will never notice that the Las Vegas Valley is actually composed of four communities: the City of Las Vegas, the City of North Las Vegas, the City of Henderson, and the unincorporated areas of Clark County.As one of the driest areas in the country, the valley has faced many water-related challenges. About 90% of the water supplied to the valley’s communities comes from Lake Mead, located approximately 60 km (35 mi) southeast of downtown Las Vegas. Therefore, valley communities must be strategic about preserving the lake’s water quality. Most of the domestic wastewater generated within the valley is collected, treated in one of four facilities, and recycled back to the lake.