The cost of water rising in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Valley Water District recently added a $5.00 infrastructure charge to everyone’s water bill. This charge applies to all water lines, including those lines that carry water to “fire sprinkler systems” and hydrants. We received the bills containing that increase this month and the water bill of some people doubles. Those hit hardest by this increase are commercial customers.

Fortunately, I am a residential customer. My water bill came up to about $20.00. The bill of one commercial customer came up to about $12,000, which was double their last month’s bill. People are not happy about this because it means many of the shops and stores will have to pass that increase on to customers. At least those who can, non-profit organizations will have problems passing the cost on to their customers.

I also expect the raise in water rate to raise the cost of groceries, clothing, and even fuel for my car. Then there are the laundromats, this will increase what they charge for washing and drying clothes. Right now, I am not taking clothes to the laundromat, but I may need to start going to one again some time in the future.