Water Use Rules in Elko County, NV (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Elko County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Elko County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Leak Reporting Duty
On the county-run Montello water system in unincorporated Elko County, Nevada, no customer shall negligently or knowingly permit leaks. The County can discontinue service if waste is not corrected within five (5) days of written notice. Customers also owe damage costs and must keep a control valve.
Montello, Elko County NV: Water Leak and Repair Duties
Some RestrictionsElko County Code § 9-6-9
(B) Water Waste: No customer shall negligently or knowingly permit leaks or waste of mater. Where water is wastefully used on a customer's premises, the County may discontinue the service if such conditions are not corrected within five (5) days after giving the customer written notice. Waste is defined as nonbeneficial use. ... (D) Damage to Water System Facilities: The customer shall be liabl...
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