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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% […]
Read More2026 Spring Newsletter DIVE INTO SUMMER EVENT It’s getting close to that time of year where we kick off the warm weather! Join the District for this year’s Dive Into Summer Event on Friday, June 5th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Sun Valley Community Park. The event is open to the public. Bring your family, friends, […]
Read More2026 Winter Newsletter CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GRANT PROGRAM The District is pleased to announce it has been awarded $5,201,135.73 through the Capital Improvements Grant Program, as recommended by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). With the District’s required match, the total investment will be $10,402,271.46 to fund essential water infrastructure improvements. These upgrades, identified in […]
Read More2025 Fall Newsletter CALLING ALL VETERANS Are you a veteran or do you have a veteran in your family? Come join us as we honor and celebrate YOU! The District and Washoe County Human Services invite all veterans, active-duty, retired, and reserve service members, along with their families and the community, to a Veterans appreciation […]
Read More2025 Summer Newsletter BILLING CYCLE CONSOLIDATION The District’s customer accounts are divided into 4 billing cycles. Each cycle has its own schedule for meter reading, bill preparation, mailing, due dates, late notices and non-payment disconnects. The growth and expansion of the District’s service territory over the last several years has required an analysis and future […]
Read More2025 Spring Newsletter ARPA GRANT UPDATE On September 17th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners awarded the District’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Grant in the amount of $60,000. Projects completed and/or pending include: Sealing of Highland Ranch Park basketball court, pedestrian walking path, & parking lot; Project cost $10,786 Purchase and installation of security […]
Read More2025 Winter Newsletter 2025 SUN VALLEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Sun Valley General Improvement District Board of Trustees are Chairperson Susan Severt, Vice-Chair Michael Rider, Secretary Carmen Ortiz, Treasurer Mark Neumann, and Trustee Mark Dunn. The District Board of Trustees meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30 […]
Read More2024 Fall Newsletter GENERAL MANAGER’S UPDATE With the new growth coming to the Sun Valley General Improvement District service territory, it is important to share with the rate payers that the District requires developers to pay for all growth. All new developers are required to provide the District with water rights to serve their project […]
Read More2024 Summer Newsletter TARIFF HEARING SUMMARY The District values its customers and tries to keep rates down, however, due to economic conditions and rising costs, the District was forced to pass through some of these increases. A Tariff Hearing was held on May 09, 2024. The following is a summary as well as the Rate […]
Read More2024 Spring Newsletter DIVE INTO SUMMER EVENT It’s getting close to that time of year where we get to kick off the warm weather! Join the District for this year‘s Dive Into Summer Event on Friday, June 14th from 5:30–8pm at the Sun Valley Community Park. The event is open to the public. Bring your family, […]
Read More2024 Winter Newsletter (PDF) WINTER AVERAGING PERIOD December to March is the winter averaging period for residential customers which means that your sewer consumption charges are based on your metered water consumption. At the end of this period, the billing system takes your average monthly consumption for those 3 months and sets that as your […]
Read More2023 Fall Newsletter GENERAL MANAGER’S UPDATE The Sun Valley General Improvement District (District) staff takes its fiscal responsibility seriously and in doing so, has to make difficult decisions regarding rates and services to our customers. Due to a Truckee Meadows Water Authority 2.5% rate increase, the District had to pass that cost through on water […]
Read More2023 District Summer Newsletter TARIFF HEARING SUMMARY The District values its customers and tries to keep rates down, however, due to economic conditions and rising costs, the District was forced to pass through some of these increases. A Tariff Hearing was held on May 11, 2023. The following is a summary as well as the […]
Read More2023 District Spring Newsletter TARIFF HEARING The District will be holding a Public Hearing Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6pm in the District Board Room (located off Prosser Way) to amend various Tariff Rules including consideration of increases to various rates and service fees. E-WASTE RECYCLING The District is pleased to announce that it is […]
Read More2023 Winter Newsletter THANK YOU FORMER CHAIRPERSON, SANDRA AINSWORTH Sandra Ainsworth has dedicated the past 12 years to the residents and community of Sun Valley. She never imagined going into politics until residents of Sun Valley continually approached her to run after her husband Jim, also a former Chairperson of the District, termed out. During […]
Read More2022 Fall Newsletter About Your General Manager Chris Melton has worked for the District for 18 years. Chris represents the District on the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, the Truckee Meadows Water Authority Standing Advisory Committee, and the Joint Coordinating Committee for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility. Chris holds various certifications in water distribution, wastewater […]
Read More2022Summer_Newsletter Congratulations – Employee Promotions The District is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Melton from Public Works Director to General Manager; and Brad Baeckel from Field Supervisor to Public Works Director. Water Quality Report The District is proud that our drinking water continues to meet all state and federal drinking water quality […]
Read More2022Spring_FinalNewsletter_Media Message From Your General Manager After more than 25 years of working at the Sun Valley General Improvement District, I have decided it is time for me to retire. I began my career at the District as a Service Technician and have been fortunate enough to work my way to becoming the General Manager. […]
Read More2022Winter_FinalNewsletter_Media Congratulations To Our 2021 Community Service Award Winners The District recognized Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung as one of this year’s Community Service Award recipients. Commissioner Jung was recognized for her generous donation of her Commissioner Discretionary funds to be used towards improvements at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center. When she heard that the […]
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