Water and Sewer

(Ozone Equipment at the IHGID Water Treatment Plant)

Color & Arsenic Removal Improvements Project Status

On October 7, 2005, Contractor K.G. Walters completed construction on the Color and Arsenic Removal Improvements project.  A notice of completion for the color removal portion of the project was recorded and filed on October 14, 2005.

Arsenic removal is the next part of the project.  The District intends on completing the arsenic removal project by 2007.

HOW DOES THE OZONE SYSTEM WORK? 

Simply explained, ozone is injected to a stream of water.  The color-causing organics in the well water are chemically changed by the ozone and then both ozone and the former color-causing organics are removed.  Before the water leaves the treatment plant, it then is run through the specific filters and the arsenic is removed to below the new, federally mandated levels.

The District welcomes requests by residents to visit the Water Treatment Plant and watch the ozone system in operation.  If you have a spare minute and are interested, contact the Water Treatment Plant at (775) 267-9860 and staff will try to accommodate your schedule and arrange a visit to see operation of the ozone equipment.

Contact the Water Treatment Plant at (775) 267-9860, if you have questions regarding water quality.

Water & Sewer Rate Information

CURRENT RATE

For Commercial Connection Fees, click on "Ordinances & Policies", click on "Policies" and select Commercial Sewer Service Policy and Commercial Water Service Policy.

To set up a new water and sewer account, please select the appropriate form listed below or contact the main office at (775) 267-2805 x 21.

Questions regarding billing or status on your current account, please contact the main office at (775) 267-2805 x 21.

For your convenience, a payment drop box is located directly in front of the main office.

OUTSIDE WATERING RESTRICTIONS

We remind you that the ordinance regarding outside watering in the Indian Hills General Improvement District is in effect year around.  This ordinance was adopted to eliminate the wasting of water and is mandated by the State of Nevada.  We also ask that you use common sense and be prudent when you do water, and practice water conservation in your entire household.  Your cooperation and care in this matter is greatly appreciated and will help ensure that we will have an abundant water supply in the future.

ALL WATERING IS RESTRICTED BETWEEN

12:00 NOON and 4:00 P.M.

EXEMPTIONS: Commercial gardeners or caretakers, flowers and vegetable gardens and lawns less than 30-days old.

WASTE OF ANY KIND: Such as allowing water to run down gutters, into the street, alley or sidewalk, is PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES.

Penalties and fines for violations of the ordinances will be imposed.

1 st violation     An oral or written warning

2 nd violation     Warning by certified mail

3 rd violation     Shut-off water service and a $50.00 fine

FATS, OILS & GREASE

Grease Prevention Tips for Everyone

• Scrap excess food into garbage can instead of using a garbage disposal.

• Wipe out pans with a paper towel before washing them to remove all the grease you can.  Never pour grease down sink drains, into toilets or down a garbage disposal.

• Collect cooking grease in a used glass jar and discard into the garbage.

(Wastewater Effluent is monitored daily by the IHGID Wastewater Treatment Technicians)

Effluent is laboratory analyzed for ammonia, nitrates, suspended solids and BOD's (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

• Do not pour cooking grease, bacon grease, butter, or any other melted grease down the sink drain, even if you use hot water.

• Do not use chemicals to remove grease clogs. Chemicals damage the piping system and move the problem. It does not go away.

Healthy, FAT FREE sewers can do the job they are designed to do!

Do your part to keep them clean.