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 Learn
more about Kyle Canyon's well levels and what they mean to the
area's water supply.
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The drought affecting the West also impacts
Kyle Canyon's water supply. In the last five years, Kyle Canyon received
an average of only 14.9 inches of precipitation—nearly half
its normal average.
In June 2002, water
tables dropped nearly 40 feet lower than they had in normal years.
Besides the reduction of water flowing into the aquifers and wells
that supply Kyle Canyon's water system, high and increasing water
demands contribute to the severity of the situation.
Know how to respond to water supply conditions:
| Sustainable |
| In the sustainable
stage, water supplies from the groundwater aquifer are sufficient
to meet the needs of the Kyle Canyon community. This stage
is triggered when water supplies are being used at a rate
that doesn't exceed the well's ability to naturally recharge.
Water levels in each of the community wells are stabilized,
and there's no immediate concern of infrastructure failure.
RESPONSE: Water is available to meet indoor
and outdoor needs.
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| Concerned |
| The concerned
stage implies that water supplies from the groundwater aquifer
are being used at a rate consistent with the well's ability
to naturally recharge. This stage is triggered when water
levels fall below the following operating stages:
- Echo Well No. 3 - 90 ft. from surface
- Echo Well No. 4 - 170 ft. from surface
- Echo Well No. 5 - 120 ft. from surface
- Rainbow Well - 145 ft. from surface
RESPONSE: Reduce outdoor
water demands. Water is available for indoor demands.
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| Critical |
| In the critical
stage, water supplies from the groundwater aquifer are being
depleted at a rate higher than the well's ability to naturally
recharge. Well failure is highly likely or imminent. This
stage is triggered when water levels fall below the following
operating stages:
- Echo Well No. 3 - 110 ft. from surface
- Echo Well No. 4 - 230 ft. from surface
- Echo Well No. 5 - 140 ft. from surface
- Rainbow Well - 165 ft. from surface
RESPONSE: Significantly
reduce outdoor water use. Water should be available for all
indoor needs.
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| Emergency |
| The emergency
stage indicates that a well outage, infrastructure failure
or water quality issue has occurred. During emergency conditions,
all or part of the community's water system has failed and
resources are not adequate to meet the demands of the community.
RESPONSE: Expect service
interruptions, poor water quality and/or water shortages.
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Water System Challenges
The Las Vegas Valley Water District was designated
to serve as agent for the Kyle Canyon Water District in 1974 by
the Kyle Canyon Board of Trustees. At that time, there were 77 connections.
Today, there are about 480 water system connections with about 350
active accounts. Because of the small service group, it's difficult
to fund infrastructure improvements through the water rates charged.
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