Because storm drains send untreated water into Lake Mead, it is unlawful for any person to drain or empty water from a swimming pool, hot tub or whirlpool bath into the street or storm drain where the publicly-owned sanitary sewer is available.

Water must be discharged into the sewer through a private connection such as a sewer lateral access port, sink, toilet or bathtub. To properly drain your pool, attach your drainage hose to your sewer clean-out pipe. The clean-out pipe is typically located by the hose bib, and may be inside a green box.  

Option 1

Locate the kitchen sink and look for a drain cap on the outside wall. Remove the cover, place the hose inside the drain, and start pumping.

Option 2

Look for a drain clean-out in the front yard. Once found, remove the cover, the hose inside, and then start pumping.

Anyone who fails or refuses to comply shall be subject to discontinuance of service and/or penalties and charges for a water waste violation. 

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