Water Smarts Podcast

Safe drinking water doesn't happen by accident. In this episode of the Water Smarts Podcast, Carolyn Faircloth, SNWA Water Quality Laboratory Manager, discusses the extensive testing program that goes above and beyond regulatory requirements to protect public health. She also breaks down new EPA standards for PFAS and lead and copper, and she explains how customers can view local water quality test results. Discover what happens behind the scenes to ensure confidence in every glass of ta...

How much water are data centers and other businesses using in Southern Nevada? SNWA Enterprise Conservation Manager Mike Bernardo shares the facts about data center water use, explains how new developments are being designed with water efficiency in mind, and discusses the looming deadline for HOAs and businesses to replace decorative grass. Plus, hear how water-smart projects—like a new technology installed at a local Boys and Girls Club—are helping businesses save water and support the comm...

What does it take to be a water sommelier? In this episode of the Water Smarts Podcast, hosts Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelke go behind the scenes at SNWA’s River Mountains Water Treatment Facility to meet the scientists who analyze and taste test our drinking water as members of the Water Flavor Profile Panel. They discuss how the panel uses taste and aroma to help monitor water quality, identify potential treatment issues, and ensure customers receive high-quality drinking water. The panel ...

Las Vegas may be known for entertainment, but it’s also respected as a leader in water conservation. While the region continues to grow, Southern Nevada is using less water today than it did two decades ago—a testament to community-wide conservation efforts. In this episode, SNWA’s Pietra Sardelli talks about the Water Smart Business Program and shares conversations with two local leaders who have stepped up their water efficiency efforts on the Water Smarts Podcast, “WATER WARRIORS: Las Vega...

Recently, federal water regulators took an emergency step that would divert huge amounts of water to Lake Powell. The move will preserve the reservoir’s ability to generate power and avoid nearing deadpool – at the cost of dramatically cutting water to Lake Mead, likely sending the lake to its lowest level ever and cutting power output from Hoover Dam later this year. But if the water picture is so dire, why can’t Western states agree on mutual cuts? SNWA General Manager John Entsminger joins...