The focus of the visits is on the customer s exterior water usage, because the majority of water used in Southern Nevada goes to outside irrigation. Residential site reviews are available to homeowners as well. Usage throughout the home is evaluated, with the emphasis on outdoor irrigation and proper setting of the sprinkler clock. The Authority also produces and distributes dozens of publications monthly to help customers conserve water, including lawn watering guidelines and a new drip watering guide. Advice from the DDG staff is also available seven days a week.
Admission is free.
Two other important, but less traditional conservation measures wastewater reuse and shallow aquifer recovery are also underway. Part of the region s wastewater is reused by power plants, golf courses, a volcano and other water features. In addition, the Authority is beginning to capture, treat and use the shallow aquifer that has been forming in lower parts of the valley from irrigation. Summary Conservation continues to play an important role in the Authority s resource planning and demand forecasts. Increasing block water rates are in place and water bills are increasing.