"About two dozen investigators patrol neighborhoods throughout Las Vegas every day searching for signs of wasted water. They're known as water waste investigators who are part of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. For more than 20 years, they have been helping conserve water in the growing desert city. Devyn Choltko is one of the investigators with the Las Vegas Valley Water District, which is part of SNWA."
"On an early July morning, she stops her patrol car in a neighborhood where water flows onto the street. "Water Waste Investigator 9393," Choltko reports into her cell phone to record the incident. "Some misaligned sprinklers as well as over-irrigation causing some run-off," she continues. "Water is making its way from the property and down the gutter." Choltko says "spray and flow" violations are among the most common problems."
About two dozen water waste investigators patrol Las Vegas neighborhoods every day to find signs of wasted water. The investigators operate under the Southern Nevada Water Authority, which comprises several local water districts working together to manage water resources. Investigators like Devyn Choltko stop, document incidents via phone, and place a dated yellow flag on properties only when a violation is witnessed. Common problems include misaligned sprinkler heads, over‑irrigation, and runoff. Automated early‑morning and nighttime watering schedules often leave homeowners unaware. Residents receive notices to correct issues; repeat violations can result in fines starting at $80 and doubling if ignored.
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