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The Southern Nevada District Board of Health voted at a special meeting not to move forward with the proposed updates to the Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) regulations following significant community feedback. The vote follows a recent public meeting attended by approximately 1,000 residents, along with feedback and comments submitted during the review … [Read more...] about Health District will not move forward with residential septic updates
SNHD (Southern Nevada Health District)
Statement from the Southern Nevada Health District
Clarification and Update on Proposed Residential Septic Regulations: The intent of the proposed updates is to modernize 17-year-old regulations, clarify standards and strengthen groundwater protections as Clark County continues to grow. The Southern Nevada Health District has heard clearly from residents regarding the proposed updates to septic system regulations. After … [Read more...] about Statement from the Southern Nevada Health District
Southern Nevada Health District to host community meeting
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) will host a public outreach and informational meeting to share details and gather community input on proposed septic system regulations aimed at protecting public health and the environment. The regulations, which have not been comprehensively updated since 2009, address inspection, permitting and maintenance standards for … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Health District to host community meeting
The Southern Nevada Health District is at it again
They are proposing dramatic new requirements for Septic systems. Septic systems naturally add Nitrogen to the soil. If the SNHD determines that nitrogen levels are too high, they are proposing to have the ability to require homeowners to replace their septic tanks with an expensive Nitrogen reducing system. Of course, the massive expense will be paid for by the … [Read more...] about The Southern Nevada Health District is at it again
SNHD Community Outreach Meeting: Septic System Regulations
The Health District is hosting a community outreach meeting to share details and gather public input on proposed septic system regulations. The Health District is updating its septic regulations to protect drinking water, prevent pollution of the environment, and avoid costly cleanups in the future. Septic systems that are aging or located near the water table can allow … [Read more...] about SNHD Community Outreach Meeting: Septic System Regulations
SNHD Board of Health Meeting: Septic Meeting
Hospital makes presentation at MV Senior Center
Last Tuesday, Oct. 21, staff from Mesa View Regional Hospital (MVRH) in Mesquite made a trip to the Moapa Valley Senior Center to present information and updates to locals at a community speaking engagement. MVRH CEO Kelly Adams spoke with over 60 people about the added services and providers, stating, “We are here today to have a two-way conversation to help the whole … [Read more...] about Hospital makes presentation at MV Senior Center
Proposed regulations rile residents
By Bobbie Green & Laura Robison The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) recently held public meeting workshops in Moapa and Mesquite to get input from valley residents about proposed upcoming changes to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS) and Liquid Waste Management (LWM) regulations. At the Mesquite meeting held on Sept. 25 in the Mesquite City Council room, … [Read more...] about Proposed regulations rile residents
Open Letter to Southern Nevada Health District
I attended a public hearing [on Sept. 25] regarding proposed changes to the regulations for septic tanks and water wells. I asked several questions in the meeting, but your representatives indicated that presenting those questions at the mic in the meeting was insufficient. I was instructed to email them to you. I suspect that the answers to some of my questions would be of … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Southern Nevada Health District
Protecting children from lead poisoning: What parents need to know
By DR. CASSIUS LOCKETT District Health Officer, Southern Nevada Health District Lead poisoning is one of the most preventable health threats facing children today — yet many children in our communities are never tested. Lead exposure can cause lifelong health problems, and the only way to know if a child has been exposed is through a simple blood test. In 2024, 52 … [Read more...] about Protecting children from lead poisoning: What parents need to know