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Setting Up Your Las Vegas Utilities

by Heather Rawlinson
for About.com

Finding the information you need to turn on utilities in Las Vegas can help your move to the city run as smoothly as possible. Below you'll find information on the major utility companies and any applicable fees they may require.

Electricity

Nevada Power Company
6226 W. Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-5555
Emergency: (702) 367-5555

Deposit is calculated at 1.5 times the residence’s previous highest monthly bill and can be billed in three installments on subsequent bills. The deposit can be waived with a letter of good credit or may be refunded after one year of good credit. $90 deposit is required for new-build residences.

Gas

Southwest Gas
4300 W. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 365-1555; Toll free: (800) 748-5539
Billing: (702) 365-1555
Emergency: (702) 365-1111; (800) 447-5422
Authorized pay stations

A $50 deposit is required for residences and may be waived with letter of good credit or refunded with interest after one year of good credit; no deposit for senior citizens 62 years or older.

Water

Las Vegas Valley Water District
1001 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89153
Customer Service: (702) 870-4194
Emergency: (702) 258-3150 after 5 p.m.

Garbage/Waste

Republic Services
770 E. Sahara Ave.
P.O. Box 98508
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8508
(702) 735-5151

Residential service is twice weekly. No deposit required.

Sewer

Clark County Water Reclamation
5857 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Billing & Inquiries and connection: (702) 458-1180
Toll free: (800) 782-4324
Emergency after hours: (702) 795-3111

Payments are made quarterly, semi-annually or annually. No deposit required.

Cable TV, Internet

Cox Communications
121 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 383-4000

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