How does Las Vegas plan to handle water shortage crisis?

The short answer to your question is that the Southern Nevada Water Authority plans to put another intake pipe, or "straw," into Lake Mead, the man-made lake from which most of Las Vegas gets its water, at a lower level. A third "straw," at a level beneath the first two, is projected to be completed by next year. read more

This will result in fewer people coming to Las Vegas and it will begin the exodus from the area. And even before THAT occurs, Las Vegas will be forced to suspend or delay a number of construction and infrastructure projects as they will be faced with the stark reality that these may be for naught. read more