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Find out who provides Reno / Tahoe utilities; gas, electricity, phone, water and sewer, trash, recycling, and Internet service.
Reno Tap Water is Clean and Good
Reno drinking water delivered to our homes is among the best municipal water in the country. Most Reno tap water originates in Lake Tahoe and is drawn from the Truckee River.
Reno / Tahoe Recycling of Compact Flourescent Lights
Reno / Tahoe residents switching from incandescent light bulbs to compact flourescent lights (CFLs) is pretty much a no-brainer if you want to save money and help reduce the amount of fossil fuel burned by NV Energy.
Reno / Tahoe Water Conservation
Water conservation information and drinking water service in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County are supplied by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. Most of our drinking water comes from the Truckee River, which originates in Lake Tahoe.
Electricity & Gas: NV Energy (formerly Sierra Pacific Power)
Turn on the lights with service from NV Energy. Also learn about conservation and renewable energy.
Telephone & Internet: AT&T
Reno / Tahoe area's major provider of land-line telephone service and Internet connectivity.
Water: Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Reno / Tahoe water flows out of the Sierra Nevada and is among America's best.
Garbage & Recycling: Reno Disposal Company
We haul away the real trash and recycle the rest. Service provided by Waste Management.
Sewer Service: City of Reno
Keeping your flushes trouble-free.

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