Topics of Interest
Water Topics of Interest in our Community is a series of papers designed to provide TMWA customers with information regarding key water issues. Watch this page for updates as we add topics regularly.
About Responsible Water Use
Facts About Leaks - Can Leaks Really Waste a Lot of Water?
Even a small leak can waste a lot of water. TMWA needs your help to make sure we all use water responsibly.
Growth - The Water You Save is Not Used for Growth
Responsible water use is important for our community. The water we save is used in times of drought and for the benefit of river system health.
Watering Schedule - What is Assigned-Day Watering?
Because we have met our community conservation agreement to meter the water system, we can now offer customers the fexibility of watering up to three assigned days per week. As always, we encourage responsible water use.
About TMWA
Financial Facts - Solid Financial Position Stabilizes Rates
Debt management is key to TMWA's strong financial position.
Out-of-State Vendors
Using out-of-state vendors saves TMWA customers money and provides better customer service.
Public Input - TMWA Seeks Customer Opinion
As a customer, here's how you can be part of TMWA's decision-making process.
Standing Advisory Committee
TMWA's oversight committee reviews rate proposals, budgets and other items, providing important feedback to TMWA's Board of Directors.
TMWA - What is Truckee Meadows Water Authority?
Learn more about the municipal water utility that serves 85% of the water customers in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. Read about how we treat, store and distribute water.
Water Rates - How Does TMWA Determine My Water Rates?
TMWA strives for rates that are equitable and based on cost of service studies.
About TMWA's Water System
Recharge Program - Why Does TMWA Store Water Underground?
TMWA carefully manages water resources including underground water storage in our region's aquifer.
Water Meters & Conversion - Flat Rate to Metered Rate Conversion
See why TMWA is committed to a fully-metered water system.
Water Quality - How Clean is TMWA Water?
Providing safe, reliable, high-quality water to the community is our top priority here at TMWA.
Water Rights
What is a water right? How is water acquired for new projects? Why does TMWA need water rights? This topic paper has the answers to all of these questions and more.
About the Region and its Water Supply
Drought Plan - TMWA Protects Community Against Drought
Learn all about drought and what TMWA does to plan for one.
Importation - Who Develops New Water Projects and Importation Projects?
TMWA provides water to our community, but it is the local governments (Reno, Sparks and Washoe County) who ultimately set the community's direction on growth.
Purveyors - Intricate Local System has Many Water Purveyors
TMWA is just one of the water utilities that provides water service to our community.
Truckee River Fund - Facts About the Truckee River Fund
The TRF matches funds on projects devoted to protecting the Truckee River, our region's primary water source. Please visit www.truckeeriverfund.org for more information including currently funded projects.
Truckee River Users - Who Uses the Truckee River?
The Truckee River winds from Lake Tahoe through California, back to Nevada and terminates at Pyramid Lake. There are many users on the river system -- read about them in this topic paper.
WRWC - What is the Western Regional Water Commission?
The WRWC oversees regional water resource planning for southern Washoe County including oversight to the Northern Nevada Regional Water Planning Commission (NNWPC).
