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Because Kyle Canyon's water supply is protected
within the principal groundwater aquifer, it doesn't require the
level of treatment associated with surface water sources.
Once pumped from the aquifer, the water is disinfected
with chlorine to kill any potentially harmful microscopic organisms.
Every month, Las Vegas Valley Water District
(LVVWD) scientists collect and analyze water samples from Kyle Canyon's
water supply to ensure it meets all Safe
Drinking Water Act standards. LVVWD tests for more than 100
substances.
For details about substances detected in the water
supply, see the Water Quality page.
The Kyle Canyon Water District currently has monitoring waivers
for certain chemical contaminants regulated by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
A monitoring waiver means the Water District does
not have to test the water for these contaminants at the frequency
required by the EPA. In order to receive a waiver, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection conducted a vulnerability assessment.
The assessment established
that the water system is unlikely to be contaminated by these chemicals
based on a study of:
- The geology of the area
- Past and current land uses
(such as mining), and
- The existence of potential
sources of contamination
For details about the specific chemicals for which
there are monitoring waivers, please call the Water District at
(702) 258-3215 or contact
us via e-mail.
More Information:
EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Call 1-800-426-4791
Las Vegas Valley Water District
(702) 258-3215
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Environmental Protection Agency's Web site (www.epa.gov/safewater/index.html)
offers information about national efforts to protect groundwater
sources.
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