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Where Southern Highlands water comes from

Southern Highlands is a master-planned community in Enterprise, located in the southern foothills of the Las Vegas Valley along Interstate 15 and St. Rose Parkway. The community surrounds the private Southern Highlands Golf Club, which opened in 1999.

The area is in unincorporated Clark County, inside the Las Vegas Valley Water District service area. LVVWD’s water comes about 90% from Lake Mead and the Colorado River and about 10% from groundwater, and the district adds chlorine as water leaves its treatment facilities.

Hard water in Southern Highlands homes

LVVWD rates its water as very hard, at about 16 to 17 grains per gallon, and notes the minerals can leave chalky build-up on fixtures and spots on glassware. Here is where homeowners usually notice it:

  • Spotting on large glass shower enclosures and windows hit by irrigation overspray.
  • Crust on designer faucets and rain shower heads.
  • Scale inside water heaters, recirculation pumps, and ice makers.
  • Chlorine taste in drinking water, coffee, and ice.

Water treatment options for Southern Highlands

Here is how it works. We start with a free in-home water test, measuring hardness and chlorine at your tap. Then we look at your plumbing, where equipment can go, and how your household uses water. You get a written recommendation with clear options, and most residential installs are completed in a single visit, with same-day service when the schedule allows.

Southern Highlands water FAQ

Softener or salt-free system?

A softener removes hardness minerals, which gives you the softest feel and the fewest spots. ScalePrep is a no-salt option focused on limiting scale. We will explain the trade-offs after testing your water.

Do you serve nearby communities?

Yes. We regularly work in Mountain’s Edge to the west and in Henderson to the east.

Is Southern Highlands water safe to drink?

Yes. LVVWD treats and monitors the water, and it describes hardness as an aesthetic issue rather than a health one. Many homeowners filter their drinking water for taste and to stop buying bottled water.

Schedule your free Southern Highlands water analysis. Call or text 702-623-2724 24/7 or contact us online and we will come to you.

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