The Southern Nevada Water Authority has approved contracts worth $227 million to build the Garnet Valley Water and Wastewater Systems. These systems will provide water and wastewater services to the growing Apex Industrial Complex, according to the City of North Las Vegas.
The Garnet Valley Water System, developed in 2024, is set to begin operations with support from the City of North Las Vegas. The system will supply Apex with 20 million gallons of water daily to support local industry. North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black stated, "Garnet Valley happens to have a North Las Vegas zip code – but this is a project that is of regional significance."
With the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s approval, projects will begin to install a large sewer pipeline and improve the water transmission system. The plan includes capturing and recycling wastewater from Apex Industrial Park back to Lake Mead. Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager John Entsminger said, "Constructing the water and wastewater infrastructure in partnership with North Las Vegas helps ensure efficient use of Southern Nevada's water resources by capturing and recycling all wastewater from Apex Industrial Park and recycling it back to Lake Mead." The project is expected to create about 73,000 jobs over 20 years and involve a $7 billion investment. Mayor Pro Tem Black said, "It’s an economic driver that will diversify our entire economy and provide employment opportunities to all of Southern Nevada," as stated by the City of North Las Vegas.
