Clark County homeowners push back as health district plans updates to septic regulations

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — For some Clark County homeowners, life off the grid might soon get a lot more expensive.

The Southern Nevada Health District is considering new updates to its septic system regulations — changes that could eventually require certain rural homes to connect to city sewer lines if they’re available nearby. The Health District says the proposal is meant to protect drinking water, prevent pollution, and avoid costly cleanups in the future.

But for many residents living on septic, the idea feels like an unnecessary and expensive burden…

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