In response to worsening drought conditions, investigators from the Las Vegas Valley Water District are actively patrolling neighborhoods to identify and report instances of water waste. These patrols go street by street, raising awareness and enforcing new regulations. However, some Las Vegas residents have expressed concerns about facing unfair fines linked to these water waste violations, leading to challenges against their water bills. The district encourages residents to participate in a vote on whether their water bills have increased since the introduction of stricter fine rules.