How We Ensure Reliable and Safe Electric and Water Systems
Resilient Electric Service
We work proactively year-round to maintain the most reliable electrical system possible. To help prevent tree-related outages, we have replaced many miles of overhead transmission and distribution lines in heavily wooded areas with tree wire. Tree wire is wrapped in a nonconductive coating that helps prevent outages caused by limbs and branches on lines, and dramatically improves reliability in rural areas.
We also have a robust vegetation management program. Each mile of overhead line is trimmed every three years to help keep our equipment clear. It’s one reason Clark County often fares much better than other utilities in the area during extreme weather events. See a tree that needs attention now? Let us know here.
In some areas of Clark County, aging underground cable is buried directly in the dirt. It’s protected from wind and rain but can also fail and cause outages. To help prevent these issues, we inject silicone into the lines to extend cable life by at least 20 years.
Safe, Quality Water
Clark Public Utilities’ water supply meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements, and our top priority is to maintain an excellent level of quality in the water you drink.
We regularly test all our wells and distribution system to make sure our water is as pure as possible, adding only a trace of chlorine necessary to ensure it is free of harmful bacteria. We don’t add any other chemicals to the water you drink. Learn more about our commitment to water quality.
Vegetation Management
Vegetation management plays an important role in maintaining the reliability of our system.