Davis Dam in Laughlin, Nevada.
The Big Bend Water District (BBWD) serves approximately 8,800 citizens in Laughlin, Nevada.
BBWD is a general improvement district and political subdivision of the State of Nevada that was created in 1983 to supply water to Laughlin residents and businesses. A Board of Trustees governs the BBWD and has jurisdiction over all of its affairs. The Las Vegas Valley Water District operates and maintains BBWD.
Since September 2008, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has operated and managed the Big Bend Water District (BBWD) on behalf of Clark County. As the new agent for the BBWD, it is necessary to update the Service Rules to ensure uniform and equitable service for all BBWD customers.
LVVWD and BBWD presented the draft Service Rules to the Laughlin Town Advisory Board on July 14. Since that time, the LVVWD has made numerous presentations in Laughlin, conducted thee public workshops and an open house, met with various customers and solicited for public comments on the draft Service Rules. The public comment period was closed at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18.
Based on the comments received, the LVVWD has revised the draft Service Rules. The LVVWD will continue working with the Laughlin Town Board and it's subcommittees during the next couple months on the Service Rules. Laughlin residents and business owners will have additional opportunities to provide public comment via the BBWD Board of Trustee's hearing process.