Only 20 percent of this total is new fresh well water. The remaining 80 percent is recirculated through the raceways after passing through biological filters containing nitrifying bacteria that convert toxic ammonia fish wastes to harmless nitrates. As ten percent new water enters the process, an equal amount of used water is drained to an irrigation canal after passing through a pollution abatement pond that settles out solid wastes. The Fish and Wildlife Service is a public service agency dedicated to the conservation of the nation's fish and wildlife resources. Visitors Welcome Visitors are welcome to the Lahontan Fish Hatchery where restrooms, drinking water, and parking areas are provided for public use.
Brochures are available at the visitor center or main office.