LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Well being District Board of Well being met Thursday, and whereas new septic rules weren’t on the agenda, residents nonetheless confirmed up to verify their considerations had been heard.
The 2025 particular person sewage disposal programs and liquid waste administration rules might influence as many as 18,000 households in Clark County. Owners fear the proposal would power them off functioning septic programs, add recurring charges, and have an effect on property values.
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For residents, exhibiting up now’s about setting the tone early. House owner Diane Henry, who has a septic system, mentioned she got here out once more to voice her considerations.
“Water conservation is very important, but at what cost? At a minimum of $40,000 for septic connection, who can afford that?” House owner Diane Henry mentioned.
Residents used the second public remark interval of the board assembly to talk on to members.
One other house owner, Christian Salmon, was on the first assembly on Wednesday. He advised the board he feels the method has been heavy-handed.
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“All these things should be forever unless there’s a major change that everybody agrees to. But we’re being forced, we’re being bludgeoned to death with government. It’s weaponizing government, and that’s not what this is supposed to be,” Salmon mentioned.
Laura McSwain, founder and president of the water equity coalition, additionally addressed the board. She mentioned the proposal would not really feel balanced.
“Have direct communication from your constituents on these rule changes because they really are designed to go after that Colorado River water. There’s so much more that needs to be done before we do that, and adding 50 pages of regulations does not seem right,” McSwain mentioned.
The Southern Nevada Well being District can have a public listening to to overview and approve the proposal on Oct. 23. If authorised, these rules would go into impact Jan. 1.
