Valley of Fire Visitor Center

An outdated park visitor center is redesigned to conserve water and accommodate increased visitation through an innovative wastewater treatment system.

Located around 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park is a popular year-round destination that offers unique wildlife, rich history, and geologic scenery. The park’s existing visitor center, built in 1968, struggled to accommodate increased visitor demand, and the Nevada Division of State Parks proposed a modern expansion that would be designed to maximize water conservation.

As part of LGA Architecture’s integrated design team, Biohabitats led design, planning, and engineering services to help create an onsite wastewater treatment system for the new visitor center. Biohabitats reviewed existing conceptual design material; developed a monthly Water Balance to quantify water demands and sources; estimated wastewater flows, wastewater sizing, and feasibility of reuse; and assessed water conservation strategies for effectiveness, footprint, cost, operations, and regulatory considerations. Biohabitats also coordinated with other design team members to support their designs for wastewater collection, electrical connections to wastewater infrastructure, and stormwater management.

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• Design
• Conservation