Stavros Anthony, the lieutenant governor of Nevada, announced that the $15.99 million Pine View Estates wastewater project will serve 240 homes and enhance groundwater safety. The statement was made on X.
“Honored to join groundbreaking for Pine View Estates wastewater project in Minden-Gardnerville,” said Stavros S. Anthony, Nevada State Executive – Lieutenant Governor (R). “This $15.99M initiative will connect 240 homes to a new sewer line. Replacing 200 failing septic tanks to protect our groundwater and public health. Thanks to USDA Rural Development.”
Rural Nevada towns like Minden-Gardnerville are experiencing urgent wastewater infrastructure issues, with systems built decades ago now failing or nearing failure. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Pine View Estates treatment system collapsed in 2013, prompting a long effort involving state and federal agencies to connect the area to a more reliable sanitation district. These challenges reflect a broader statewide need to modernize rural wastewater systems to protect public health and groundwater.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, groundwater monitoring in Nevada’s Carson Valley showed that 56% of wells had rising nitrate and total dissolved solids levels between 2000 and 2020, often linked to septic systems. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) found in its 2020–2022 Water Quality Report that 38% of assessed water bodies failed standards, with nitrogen and turbidity as common pollutants. These failures highlight risks tied to aging or failing septic infrastructure.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that from 2023 to 2024, nearly $100 million in federal funds—including $45 million via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—was directed to improve Nevada’s rural water systems. According to NDEP, these investments have led to delisting 11 impaired water bodies and improving nutrient levels in others. Such projects also help phase out aging groundwater wells and mitigate contamination from septic systems.
According to Ballotpedia, Anthony is Nevada’s 37th Lieutenant Governor, elected in 2022 as a Republican. He previously served nearly 30 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and held roles on the Nevada Board of Regents and Las Vegas City Council. His focus areas include public safety, tourism, and senior issues.
