Do you know where the majority of your water comes from? Do you know how it is recycled and filtered? Most Las Vegas real estate residents think very little of the water supply even though Southern Nevada has strict watering regulations. The belief that having water is just like breathing is simply not true.

Nearly 90% of Southern Nevada’s water supply comes from Lake Mead. Those who have lived in Las Vegas for years have seen a slow and steady drop in the water line leaving white marks on the surrounding land documenting it’s decline. The more this drops, the more we should be concerned.

The water from Lake Mead goes through a heavy filtration system before being pumped back out to Las Vegas residents but there’s no reason we should not be careful and considerate as to what we are putting down the drain. Our watersheds like the Pittman Wash, filter much before it heads back to Lake Mead but being cautious will help keep our water source safe and hazardous free.

Here are 3 things you should never put down the drain (kitchens, toilets or outdoors):

1. Prescription medications and over the counter medications. They go straight to the water supply. High amounts are being found in water sources all around the country.
2. Motor oil/automotive fluids. Do not dispose of your oil down the storm drains. Most likely it’s not even legal to change your oil in your subdivision. If you don’t know how to dispose of it, ask your local Auto Zone or Pep Boys.
3. Cooking oil. Turning on the hot water and flushing it down the disposal is not the solution. Dump it in a glass container and throw it away. Oil turns into soap in the sewer system and clogs it up like hair in a drain.

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