Mandatory connection to city sewer for properties within city (9-5-61). Prohibited discharges including grease, oil, sand, hazardous chemicals, stormwater (9-5-5, 9-5-7, 9-5-9). Industrial pretreatment required (9-5-55). Grease/oil/sand interceptors required for certain commercial facilities (9-5-57). Rates and connection charges set by resolution; liens for unpaid bills; service termination for nonpayment (9-5-31, 9-5-35).
Water & sewer — Elko, Nevada
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
City of Elko has 2 adopted ordinances on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.
Mandatory connection to city water for occupied properties (9-1-7). Outdoor watering odd/even schedule June 15–September 15; hand-held watering permitted 7 days. Cross-connection control and backflow prevention required (9-1-16). Rates set by City Council resolution.