After months of public pushback, the Southern Nevada Health District withdrew its unpopular proposal to update septic regulations and fees, multiple news outlets reported. The Board of Health unanimously voted to withdraw the septic proposals and maintain the existing rules and fees. Health officials originally proposed a five-year mandate for a septic permit costing $226 and septic inspections every five years. Homeowners with failing septic systems would be required to connect to a sewer line, estimated to cost $40,000-$100,000. A crowd of approximately 1,000 residents attended a community outreach and informational meeting in February to voice opposition to the proposed changes. The
