On the Ranch

The City of Sparks and Kiley Ranch Communities have joined forces to enhance water conservation in the community by signing the largest agreement by a single project for recycled water use to date.  The Master Service Agreement, signed by the Sparks City Council, authorizes Kiley Ranch to reserve 553.32 acre-feet or 154 million gallons of recycled water per year for landscape and construction irrigation purposes. When combined, phases one and two of the agreement will contribute more than $228,000 per year to the City of Sparks.

Sparks Mayor Geno Martini says, “Kiley Ranch Communities’ significant investment in the use of recycled water speaks volumes to their commitment to preserving our environment and precious natural resources. Their leadership will make Kiley Ranch a special place to live, work, and play.”

Phase one, an agreement to use 79.6 acre-feet of recycled water at a cost of $37,888 per year has already been implemented. Phase two of the agreement reserves 473.72 acre-feet of recycled water at a $190,586 per year.  Recycled water is former wastewater that has been treated and purified for reuse and is usually used for the irrigation and landscaping of non-public areas. It reduces the need to draw from the groundwater aquifer or the Truckee River, thus eliminating the load on domestic water use. An equal amount of potable water is then available for domestic use.

Recycled water is regulated by the State of Nevada and is distributed within its own piping network, keeping recycled water separate from potable water pipelines.