FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How was the Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC)Formed?

Senate Bill 487 passed in the 2007 Nevada Legislative Session, creates a new regional water entity in Washoe County named the Western Regional Water Commission. The bill was sponsored by the Interim Legislative Subcommittee created in 2005 by Senate Continuing Resolution (SCR) 26, and is the product of input from water purveyors, cities and counties, and customers at numerous hearings in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The new law creates the Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC) and changes the role of the existing Regional Water Planning Commission, which will become a technical advisory group and will be re-named the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission NNWPC). WRWC, the new entity, will focus on improving water resource planning at the regional level and facilitating coordinated resource management among the four public water purveyors (Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Washoe County Water Resources, Sun Valley General Improvement District and South Truckee Meadows General Improvement District).

When does WRWC become effective?

Per Senate Bill 487, WRWC will be formed and become effective April 1, 2008. Until then, the local governments and water agencies have started developing the interim organization, fostering greater local coordination.

Are the member agencies meeting and planning prior to the legislative implementation date?

In August and September, 2007, an Interlocal Agreement to form the Interim Western Regional Water Commission (IWRWC) was passed unanimously by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Sun Valley General Improvement District. This allows appointees from each entity meet before the legislative implementation date of April 1, 2008 and give direction on activities to the staffs of Truckee Meadows Water Authority,, Washoe County, South Truckee Meadows General Improvement District, Sun Valley General Improvement District and Cities of Reno and Sparks. Click here for a list of upcoming meetings.

Will my water service change because of this new law?

No, not at the present time. All water companies will remain and serve their existing same customers. New service boundaries may be implemented, but will only affect new customers.