Скачать или смотреть How Las Vegas Recycles 99% of its Water

Las Vegas recycles nearly every drop of water that goes down an indoor drain. Most people, even locals, don’t know this is how Las Vegas has a sustainable water supply for its 2 million residents and 40 million annual visitors.

This documentary takes you inside the full recycling process, from the moment water leaves your home or a resort on the Strip, to its journey through the Las Vegas Wash, and finally back to Lake Mead to be used again and again.

We explain the critical accounting system that makes this possible, called Return Flow Credits, and why it is essential to Southern Nevada. You’ll also learn how this recycled water supports hundreds of species of wildlife along the way!

Nevada receives the smallest share of the Colorado River, at just 1.8%, but decades of innovation have made Vegas a global leader in water reuse and outdoor conservation.

Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or simply curious about how one of the driest cities on Earth sustains over two million people, this deep dive will show you a side of Las Vegas you’ve probably never seen. You can learn more about where Las Vegas' water comes from here: https://www.snwa.com/water-resources/...

0:00 - "The House Always Wins"
1:07 - Why water recycling is needed
2:04 - History & Megadrought
3:15 - Step 1: Clark County Water Reclamation District
12:30 - Step 2: Las Vegas Wash
20:00 - Step 3: Lake Mead & Return Flow Credits