Water Use Rules in Washoe County, NV (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Washoe County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Leak Reporting Duty
In unincorporated Washoe County, a water customer given 24 hours' personal notice to fix a leaking pipe or plumbing fixture must complete the repair within that window. Under WCC 40.180(2), continuing to draw water through a meter after that notice period without finishing the repair is legally classified as unlawful "waste of water," triggering a civil infraction.
Washoe County 24-Hour Leak Repair Notice
Some RestrictionsWCC § 40.180(2)
2.Use of water through any meter or other facility when the customer or his agent or representative responsible for the use of such water has been given 24 hours' personal notice to repair one or more leaks in any piping system or any plumbing fixture connected directly or indirectly to such meter or other facility and such customer or his agent or representative has failed to complete such rep...
Water Use Rules by City in Washoe County
1 cities in Washoe County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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