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Commissioners flag new leaks, sewage damage at county jail
Summary
Commissioners reported fresh leaks into common areas of the Clark County jail and the Sheriff's Office; officials said ceiling tiles and carpet were soaked with sewage-contaminated water and called the situation frustrating as a permanent replacement facility remains years away.
Commissioner Charles A. Patterson told the Board of Clark County Commissioners on July 13, 2026, that the county experienced another set of leaks at the jail the previous day that allowed water into common areas of the Sheriff's Office. He said the leaks appear to be ongoing maintenance issues.
Commissioner Sasha L. Rittenhouse said the kitchen and waiting area bore the brunt of the leak and that ceiling tiles and carpet were wet with sewage water. Patterson described the situation as a longer-term problem and said "it will be years until the county gets a new jail built and it is frustrating." No corrective timeline or immediate repair plan was provided during the meeting, and county staff present did not offer a status update at that time.
