Proactive investment keeps water flowingto historic Las Vegas neighborhood. October 1, 2026 By Nevada Business Mag Las Vegas residents depend on safe, reliable water every day, and maintaining that level of service requires continuous investment in the infrastructure that delivers water throughout the valley. The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is proactively replacing aging pipelines, upgrading critical infrastructure, and using advanced asset management tools to identify potential issues before they become major problems. One recent example is a water main replacement project near Charleston Boulevard and Maryland Parkway in the historic Huntridge neighborhood. Through ongoing monitoring, LVVWD identified the area as a priority after multiple small water main breaks occurred within a short period, signaling that the aging pipeline was at risk of a larger failure. "We took proactive steps and quickly started the process to replace the old main. It was great timing because the main failed in several areas just as we began replacing it," said LVVWD Distribution System Manager Mario Fernandez. "This project highlights our commitment to our customers. Our crews work around the clock to keep watering flowing to your tap," said Fernandez, who previously served seven years on the graveyard shift. "It's also an example of the efficient use of ratepayer dollars because we moved quickly and designed, planned, permitted and installed much of the project using in-house crews." Performing the work in-house helped reduce costs, accelerate project delivery and provide flexibility to respond to changing conditions in the field. LVVWD also coordinates infrastructure improvements with city and county roadway projects whenever possible. Replacing pipelines before streets are repaved helps minimize neighborhood disruption, reduce costs and manage traffic impacts. These investments are part of an ongoing effort to maintain, replace and upgrade infrastructure throughout the valley. Through proactive planning and strategic investments, LVVWD continues to support one of the nation's most reliable urban water systems while protecting infrastructure that will serve future generations. Your investment, your water, use it responsibly.