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2026 Summer Newsletter

TARIFF HEARING SUMMERY / WATER RATE INCREASE

The District values its customers and strives to keep rates down; however, due to economic conditions and rising costs, the District reluctantly had to pass through some of these increases. On April 9, 2026 the Board approved the passthrough of Truckee Meadows Water Authority 3.5% rate increase and an additional 2% by the District to help balance the District Water Budget. This increase was implemented on May 1, 2026.

A Tariff Hearing was held on April 9, 2026. The following is a summary of some of the key Rate and Fee Changes that went into effect on July 1, 2026.

Rule No. 6 & 21 – Disconnection for Non-Payment of Bills:
Customers whose service is disconnected for nonpayment will be required to pay the full outstanding balance rather than just the past due balance before service is restored. In addition, the reconnection fee was increased from $40 to $50.

Rule No. 20 – Water Rates
A two-tier water consumption rate structure will now apply to Domestic service for Commercial and Industrial customers:
• Tier 1: $2.94 per thousand gallons for 0–10,000 gallons
• Tier 2: $4.21 per thousand gallons for usage over 10,000 gallons

Water base rates have been increased for all meters in excess of 1”.

Please visit the District website to view all Tariff Rules and Regulations.

END OF SEASON POOL PARTY

You’re invited to attend the end of season Pool Party on Saturday, August 8th, 12pm – 5pm. There will be fun games and prizes throughout the day (general admission rates apply).
The pool will close for the season at 5pm on Sunday, August 9th in conjunction with the Washoe County School District Balanced Calendar.
Be sure to enjoy the remaining weeks of the summer at the pool during normal operating hours Tuesday through Sunday 12pm – 5pm.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

The District welcomes you to nominate local people and/or businesses that go above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the Sun Valley community for a Community Service award. These
annual awards are designed to recognize those efforts with a plaque presented by the District Board of Trustees. Please submit your nominations to jmerritt@svgid.com. Submittal deadline is September 30, 2026.

PHOTO CONTEST

The District encourages summer recreation whether it be in one of your favorite Sun Valley Parks or even in your own yard. A fun recreation activity can be captured through photography.
This year’s Photo Contest theme is Recreation in Action. Submit your favorite themed photo, which must be taken in Sun Valley.
Visit the District’s website for a complete set of contest rules and for photo contest submittal by the September 30, 2026 deadline. Cash prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and the winning photos will be displayed in the District office

WATER QUALITY REPORT

The District is proud that our drinking water continues to meet all state and federal drinking water quality standards as it has for more than 50 years. We know the quality of your water is important to you and we take all water regulations very seriously. To view the Water Quality Report please visit the District’s website or if you have any questions, please contact the District’s Public Works Director.

SUN VALLEY CAR SHOW

Mark your calendars for Impalas Car Club Car Show on Saturday, September 26th, from 9am-2pm at the Sun Valley Community Park. This event is free to car lovers and the general public. There will be great raffle prizes along with 50/50 raffle, food trucks and music. All makes and model of cars are welcome with a $25 registration fee. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Forever 14 for Teen Suicide.

For more information, please contact Kevin at kevindbland@gmail.com or 775-342-9862.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to the following generous local businesses who donated to this year’s Dive Into Summer event: Adeline Family Farm, Bi-Rite Pizza, Coconut Bowl, Glacier/Heritage Bank, Highland Ranch HOA, Hobey’s Casino Restaurant, Lepori Construction, Mamma Celeste’s Gastropub & Pizzeria, Need 2 Speed, Peek Brothers, Peppermill Resort, Reno Aces, Reno Ice – The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena, Roller Kingdom, Shaw Engineering, Starlite Express Car Wash, Sun Valley Pool, SVGID/Trustee Neumann, Washoe County Golf Course, Waste Management and Western Nevada Supply.

The generosity of these sponsors helped make this family event a success!

DATES TO REMEMBER

August 3rd – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (Hobey’s Casino)
August 8th – Sun Valley Pool Party
August 9th – Sun Valley Pool (Last Day)
August 13th – District Board Meeting
September 7th – Labor Day (office closed)
September 8th – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (Hobey’s Casino)
September 10th – District Board Meeting
September 26th – Impalas Car Club Car Show
October 5th – Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (Hobey’s Casino)
October 8th – District Board Meeting