Misc Info Flashcards
What is the Las Vegas Valley Water District?
A NOT-For-PROFIT Water Utility
What is the Winter Watering restrictions?
Mandatory watering restrictions limit landscape irrigation to ONE assigned day per week from NOVEMBER 1 through FEBRUARY 28.
When is watering prohibited?
On SUNDAYS…
What is the Spring Watering Restrictions?
Mandatory Watering restrictions limit landscape irrigation to 3 assigned days per week from MARCH 1 through APRIL 30.
What is the Summer Water restrictions?
From MAY 1 through AUGUST 31, watering restrictions allow watering MONDAY through SATURDAY.
However, the between the hours of 1100 to 1900 is prohibited.
What is the Fall Watering restrictions?
Mandatory watering restrictions limit landscape irrigation to THREE assigned days per week, from September 1 through October 31.
What is the cycle and soak method?
This method allows soil to absorb water slowly and reduces the risk of runoff.
1) Water 3 times a day
2) 1 hour apart
3) 4 minutes for each watering
4) Water before sunrise May through October
How many homes and businesses does the Las Vegas Valley Water District connect to the communities water supply?
Nearly 400,000
How many reservoir basins and tanks does the Las Vegas Valley Water District have strategically situated throughout the Las Vegas Valley?
79
And they hold almost a BILLION gallons of water.
How many pumping stations does the Las Vegas Valley Water District have strategically situated throughout the Las Vegas Valley?
53 pumping stations
With the capacity to move more than 1 million gallons of water per minute.
How many miles of water transmission and distribution pipelines does the Las Vegas Valley Water District manage?
More than 6,500 miles…
The Las Vegas Valley Water District has 76 production wells and 26 recharge wells that can produce how many gallons of water per day?
More than 200 million gallons of water per day…
How many people does the Las Vegas Valley Water District deliver water to on a daily basis?
1.5 Million people…
What are the service areas of the Las Vegas Valley Water District?
1) Las Vegas
2) Unincorporated Clark County
3) Blue Diamond Water System
4) Coyote Springs Water Resources District
5) Jean Water System
6) Kyle Canyon Water District
7) Laughlin (Big Bend Water District)
8) Searchlight Water System
What is the primary water source for the Las Vegas Valley?
90% comes from Lake Mead.
How many treatment plants does the Las Vegas Valley Water District have?
2
Alfred Merritt Smith Treatment Plant
River Mountain Treatment Plant
Provide up to 900 million gallons of high quality drinking water per day
Over the next decade the Las Vegas Valley Water District will invest how much money to maintain, upgrade and expand the Vegas Valley’s drinking water system?
600 million
The Las Vegas Valley Water District will invest $600 million dollars to maintain, upgrade, and expand the Vegas Valley’s drinking water system. What are those projects?
1) $200 million to replace and repair aging water pipelines
2) $142 million in several maintenance, repair, and replacement projects
3) $125 million in new reservoirs, pipelines, and pumping facilities
4) $100 million for backflow prevention to ensure water quality
5) $15 million to maintain and replace groundwater wells and pumps
Who is on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Valley Water District?
1) Marilyn Kirkpatrick, President
2) Steve Sisolak, Vice President
3) Susan Brager
4) Larry Brown
5) James Gibson
6) Chris Ciunchigliani
7) Lawrence Weekly
When does the Board of Directors for the LVVWD meet?
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 0900 hours.
In accordance with Nevada’s Open Meeting Law…
The LVVWD has an Executive Team that oversees the day to day operations, who comprises the Executive Team?
1) John Entsminger, General Manager
2) Julie Wilcox, Deputy General Manager, Administration
3) David Johnson, Deputy General Manager, Engineering/Operations
4) Brian Thomas, Chief Financial Officer
5) Gregory Walsh, General Counsel
On occasion the LVVWD forms what to address special issues and topics such as water rates and conservation?
Citizen Advisory Committees…
Who was appointed in April 2014 by Governor Sandoval to serve as Nevada’s lead negotiator on Colorado River matters?
John Entsminger the General Manager of the LVVWD and the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
When was the last time water rates were increased for the LVVWD?
2008
Approved for rate increases in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
What is the ENR Construction Cost Index?
Engineering News Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index
This is used for the Facility Connection Charges that will increase by 30% (phasing in over 4 years @ 7.5% per year) beginning in 2017.
When the Facility Connection Charge exceeds $5 Million annually, what occurs?
Dedicate the excess amount towards achieving the fund reserve target.
What has the LVVWD delivered to our desert community for more than 60 years?
Reliable, quality WATER, SERVICE and SUSTAINABILITY…
When did the LVVWD start to provide water to the Vegas Valley?
1954
To 45,000 residents
What does the LVVWD emphasize in their daily and long-term operations?
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
What has the LVVWD received for recognition in their efforts to transform their fleet of vehicles?
Government Green Fleet Award for the past “8” years…
What is the percent of the LVVWD Vehicle Fleet that is powered by alternative fuels?
90%
Who serves as the LVVWD Board of Directors and also oversee the additional community water systems?
The Clark County Commissioners
What is the mission of the LVVWD?
Provide world class water service in a sustainable, adaptive, and responsible manner to our customers through reliable, cost effective systems.
Please explain the following:
“Provide world class water service in a sustainable, adaptive, and responsible manner to our customers through reliable, cost effective systems.”
This is the mission of the LVVWD…
Please name the values of the LVVWD?
1) Respect for People
2) Integrity
3) Service
4) Excellence
5) Sustainability
Please explain the following:
1) Respect for People
2) Integrity
3) Service
4) Excellence
5) Sustainability
These are the values for the LVVWD…
What is R.I.S.E.S?
1) Respect for People
2) Integrity
3) Service
4) Excellence
5) Sustainability
The values of the LVVWD…
Who formed the Las Vegas Land & Water Company (LVL&W) in 1905?
Las Vegas was a hub for the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake City Railroads (later the Union Pacific Railroad).
Who began importing Lake Mead Water from the Colorado River for industrial purposes after 1942?
Basic Management Inc (BMI)
What did the Nevada Legislature create in 1947?
Las Vegas Valley Water District
To begin using Nevada’s allocation of the Colorado River.
Union Pacific Railroad sells the Las Vegas Land & Water company for $2.5 million in 1952.
When did the LVVWD begin to officially operate?
July 1, 1954 the LVVWD begins operations and drills its first well that same month.
In 1955, Las Vegas receives its first delivery of Lake Mead water from the BMI system in Henderson and constructs its first reservoir, what was it called?
Charleston Heights…
In 1960, what was the LVVWD’s largest undertaking to date and is one of the most important achievements in Southern Nevada’s history?
The design of a two-stage Southern Nevada Water System (SNWS) to treat and deliver water from Lake Mead to Las Vegas.
When did construction begin on the Southern Nevada Water System (SNWS)?
1978
LVVWD & concerned citizens petition to have the area surrounding the historic Las Vegas Springs designated as an archaeological site and added to the National Register of Historic Places - ensuring protection from encroaching development of U.S. 95 and more…
When did the Southern Nevada Water System begin to deliver water to Las Vegas?
1971
When did the Las Vegas Springs develop?
1978
When did the Las Vegas Valley’s maximum daily demand exceed 200 million gallons for the first time?
1981
When is the second stage of the Southern Nevada Water System completed, increasing the treatment and transmission capacity to 400 million gallons of water per day?
1982
When did the maximum daily water demand exceed 300 million gallons for the first time?
1990
Why was the Southern Nevada Water Authority formed and when?
1991
Is formed to address Southern Nevada’s water needs on a regional basis.
What company was selected as the operating agent for the Southern Nevada Water Authority?
The Las Vegas Valley Water District…
When did the maximum daily demand exceed 400 million gallons for the first time?
1999
When was the Las Vegas Valley Water District awarded the Wendell R. LaDue Utility Safety Award?
2012
In 2017, LVVWD was awarded what prestigious award?
Awarded first place in the Government Green Fleet Award for its efforts to build a fleet of alternative-fueled vehicles and other environmental best practices.
What is known as the birth place of Las Vegas?
The Springs Preserve, it represents one of the richest and most unique cultural and biological resources in Southern Nevada.
Per the SNWA what type of water “USE” is the focus of their conservation efforts?
Outdoor water use…
Per the SNWA, the ________ use of water doesn’t qualify for return-flow credits, because it is not returned to the system.
Consumptive
Southern Nevada Resorts employ _____% of the state’s workforce, but use only _____% of the available water in Nevada.
22%
1/10 of 1%
What is ozonation?
Is a water treatment process that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms through an infusion of ozone, a gas produced by subjecting oxygen molecules to high electrical voltages.
Both the Alfred Merritt Smith and River Mountain Water Treatment Facilities began using ozonation to treat our water supply in 2003.
What does the SNWA use to plan their water resource planning efforts?
They use population forecasts prepared by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to project water demands 50 years into the future, which allows Southern Nevada’s regional water provider to identify the water resources necessary to supply projected water demands.
What is the mission of the SNWA?
Our mission is to provide world class water service in a sustainable, adaptive, and responsible manner to our customers through reliable, cost effective systems.
What are the goals of the SNWA?
1) Assure quality water through reliable and highly efficient systems.
2) Deliver an outstanding customer service experience.
3) Anticipate and adapt to changing climatic conditions while demonstrating stewardship of our environment.
4) Develop innovative and sustainable solutions through research and technology.
5) Ensure organizational efficiency and manage financial resources to provide maximum customer value.
6) Strengthen and uphold a culture of service, excellence, and accountability.
Who are the member agencies that comprise the SNWA?
1) Big Bend Water District
2) City of Boulder City
3) City of Henderson
4) City of Las Vegas
5) City of North Las Vegas
6) Clark County Water Reclamation District
7) Las Vegas Valley Water District
Who are the Board of Directors for the SNWA?
1) Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Chair, Las Vegas Valley Water District
2) Bob Coffin, Vice Chair, City of Las Vegas
3) James Gibson, Clark County Water Reclamation District
4) Peggy Leavitt, City of Boulder City
5) John Lee, City of North Las Vegas
6) John Marx, City of Henderson
7) Steve Sisolak, Big Bend Water District
When does the Board of Directors for the SNWA meet?
The Third Thursday of odd-numbered months at 0900.
The daily operations for the SNWA are overseen by an Executive Team, please name them:
1) John Entsminger, General Manager
2) Julie Wilcox, Deputy General Manager, Administration
3) David Johnson, Deputy General Manager, Engineering/Operations
4) Brian Thomas, Chief Financial Officer
5) Gregory Walsh, General Counsel
What is TTY?
Text Telephone
What is SBA?
Small Business Association
What is PDS?
Professional Development Series
What is NVOAD?
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters.
What is NSDS?
National Safety Data Sheet
What is NRP?
National Response Plan.
What is NGO?
Nongovernmental Organization
What is NFPA?
National Fire Protection Association
What is NFA?
National Fire Academy…
What is NEST?
Nuclear Emergency Support Team
What is JIC?
Joint Information Center
What is ICP?
Incident Command Post
What is IACP?
International Association of Chiefs of Police
What is HSPD?
Homeland Security Presidential Directive
What is HHS?
Department of Health and Human Services
What is GAR?
Governor’s Authorized Representative
What is FEMA?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
What is ESFs?
Emergency Support Functions
What is EPI?
Emergency Public Information
What is EOP?
Emergency Operations Plan
What is EMI?
Emergency Management Institute
What is EMAC?
Emergency Mutual Aid Compacts
What is EMA?
Emergency Management Agency
What is EEI?
Essential Elements of Information
What is DMORT?
Disaster Mortuary Team
What is DMAT?
Disaster Medical Assistance Team
What is DEOC?
Department Emergency Operations Centers
What is CERT?
Community Emergency Response Team
What is CAR?
Capabilities Assessment for Readiness
What are the stages of potential impact for a hazard?
1) Catastrophic (Multiple deaths; shutdown of critical facilities for 1 month or more; more than 50% of property severely damaged)
2) Critical (Injuries or illness result in in permanent disability; shutdown of critical facilities at least 2 weeks; 25% to 50% of property severely damaged)
3) Limited (Temporary injuries; shutdown of critical facilities for 1 to 2 weeks; 10% to 25% of property severely damaged)
4) Negligible (Injuries treatable with first aid; shutdown of critical facilities for 24 hours or less; less than 10% of property severely damaged)
What do emergency management partners at all levels need to form to function as a team when responding to a given emergency situation?
Form interdependent networks
What is the role of the Emergency Management Coordinator?
Coordinating all aspects of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
What are the 8 emergency management core functions performed during emergencies?
1) Direction and control
2) Communications
3) Warning
4) Emergency public information
5) Evacuation (or in-place sheltering)
6) Mass care
7) Health and medical
8) Resource Management
What are the 2 ways to categorize emergency management activities?
1) Emergency management CORE FUNCTIONS that are performed during emergencies.
2) Emergency management PROGRAM FUNCTIONS that continue on a day-to-day basis.
What is the key component of an emergency program?
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
