County engineer outlines Cold Springs water‑balance model to guide future development

Jun 8, 2026

Washoe County engineering staff presented a calibrated ground‑surface water model for Cold Springs that runs scenarios for development, wastewater reuse and nitrate risks; the tool is intended to help condition future projects and reduce the need to import water into the closed basin.

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Wayne Smith, a county engineering staff member, presented a multi‑year water‑balance analysis for the Cold Springs closed basin and described how a calibrated model will help the county, water purveyors and regional partners condition future development.

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