NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO BIG BEND WATER DISTRICT SERVICE RULES
OVERVIEW
In accordance with state law, the Big Bend Water District (District) is providing notice of proposed changes to its Service Rules. A tentative schedule for adoption is below. The proposed changes outlined in this notice are intended to:
- Discourage water waste by establishing fees for customers who are issued a water waste violation
- Include the irrigation of nonfunctional turf as a form of water waste, subject to water waste fees, beginning January 1, 2027
NON-ESSENTIAL WATER USES AS WATER WASTE
Assembly Bill 356 (AB356), passed in the 81st Session of the Nevada State Legislature, prohibits the use of Colorado River water to irrigate nonfunctional turf beginning January 1, 2027. Accordingly, properties not zoned exclusively for single-family residences that continue to water nonfunctional turf will be subject to water waste fees beginning on that date. Additionally, all other non-essential uses of water identified in the Service Rules, including manmade lakes, new development turf installations, new development spray irrigation, pools and spas, ornamental water features, recreational water parks, golf courses and evaporative cooling shall be subject to water waste fees as noted below:
| Water Waste Fee Schedule | |||||
| Meter Size | 1st Violation | 2nd Violation | 3rd Violation | 4th Violation | 5th Violation or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ and less | $80 | $160 | $320 | $640 | $1,280 |
| Over 1″ but less than 3″ | $160 | $320 | $640 | $1,280 | $2,560 |
| 3″ and over | $320 | $640 | $1,280 | $2,560 | $5,120 |
TENTATIVE SERVICE RULES ADOPTION SCHEDULE
- November 3, 2026 — District Board Considers Business Impact Statement
- December 1, 2026 — District holds a Public Hearing on proposed Service Rules changes
- January 1, 2027 — Service Rules and rates become effective, if approved
PURPOSE
This notice is being provided to publicly notify potentially affected businesses of the proposed rate changes in order to conform with of NRS 237.030 – 237.150, “Adoption of Rules Affecting Businesses.” With this in mind, there are two questions for potentially affected businesses to consider:
- Will the proposed rate changes impose a direct and significant economic burden upon your business? If you believe these changes will, please be specific as to why a particular charge imposes such a burden.
- Will the proposed rate changes directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of your business? If you believe these changes will, please be specific as to how and why a particular charge imposes such a burden.
Please review and evaluate how these changes will affect your business considering the two questions listed. If you believe your business will be affected by the proposed changes, you are invited to respond to this notice with data and arguments. You must provide your response to the Big Bend Water District no later than 6:00 p.m., October 14, 2026. See contact information below.
Big Bend Water District
1001 S. Valley View Boulevard, M/S #760
Las Vegas, NV 89153
Attention: Jason Bailey
Or, by email to
BBWDPublicComment@lvvwd.com