Potent Potables
The Data Don't Lie
The Meter is Always Watching
Henderson Happenings
Liquid Assets
Hazard? I hardly Know Her.
100

This chemical is commonly added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.

What is fluoride.

100

Roughly 68% of our customer base are portal users, representing about this many registered users.

What is 94,036.

100

This year marks the projected completion of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout.

What is 2028.

100

Henderson is home to this desert botanical garden featuring desert plants from around the world.

What is the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden.

100

SNWA’s main water supply comes from this large reservoir on the Colorado River.

What is Lake Mead.

100

To prevent tripping hazards, this common office item should never snake across walkways.

What is a power cord.

200

Returning highly treated wastewater to Lake Mead earns Nevada return flow credits, helping preserve our water allocation from this river.

What is the Colorado River.

200

This was the total number of gallons of water billed to our customers in 2024.

What is 28,445,827.770 gallons.

200

This many Smart Points are currently installed in Henderson.

What is 3,300.

200

This sprawling outdoor shopping center is home to retail stores, dining, and a giant elephant statue named Moxie.

What is The District at Green Valley Ranch.

200

This SNWA program offers a voucher of up to $250 to help homeowners with the cost of diagnosing or repairing water leaks.

What is the Leak Detection Assistance Program.

200

Confusion, dizziness, a rapid pulse, and hot, dry skin are all signs of this serious heat-related illness.

What is heat stroke.

300

This annual report, required by the EPA, keeps customers informed about what’s in their drinking water.

What is the Water Quality Report.

300

From billing questions to water leaks, this is how many calls our call center team handled last year.

What is 89,715.

300

These are three alert types in the Smart Point System that trigger notifications.

What are Continuous Flow, Empty Pipe, and High Flow, Meter communication failed, Register Flow, reverse flow, swapped meter.

300

Before becoming a city, Henderson was originally built to support production of this resource during World War II.

What is magnesium.

300

To qualify for the Leak Detection Assistance Program, homeowners must hire a plumber from this SNWA-approved list.

What is the Water Smart Plumber program.

300

In the event of an evacuation, these are the two designated locations where employees should gather.

What are the Downtown Rec Center and The Plaza.

400

Henderson’s drinking water is treated at this regional facility before entering the city’s distribution system.

What is the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s River Mountains Water Treatment Facility.

400

The billing team processed this many paper check payments last year in 2024.

What is 123,074.

400

These two initiatives were launched as a direct result of the AMI project.

What are the Customer Portal and Mass Meter Exchange.

400

This popular Henderson trail system connects parks, neighborhoods, and nature with over 180 miles of paths.

What is the Pittman Wash Trail (or Henderson Trail System).

400

These four pass-through charges are billed monthly to our customers on behalf of SNWA.

What are infrastructure, reliability, drought, and commodity. 

400

Before using a space heater in the office, you should check that it has this built-in safety feature — and that it’s approved by your safety team.

What is automatic shut-off.

500

This system, often monitored from a control room, allows operators to remotely track and manage water and sewer operations in real time.

What is SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.

500

In 2024, the Leak Adjustment Program credited back customers' overage consumption, totaling this amount.

Over half a million dollars ($582,793.44).

500

All base stations will be installed on existing City infrastructure except this lone site.

Where is the River Mountain Trail loop near Lake Las Vegas?

500

Henderson was officially incorporated as a city in this year.

What is 1953.

500

SNWA’s conservation efforts have helped reduce per capita water use in Southern Nevada by this approximate percentage since 2002.

What is 35%.

500

In 2024, the Utilities department earned first place for their outstanding safety efforts with this citywide recognition.

What is the Commitment to Safety Award.