HENDERSON, Nev. (FOX5) — Neighbors near Green Valley and Deer Springs Drive say a backyard pool at a nearby home has become a health concern — and they say it has been getting worse over time.
Drone footage captured bugs, leaves, and green film covering the pool and hot tub at the property.
Neighbors describe years of concern
Sean Gonzalez, who has lived next door for about a year, said the problem has escalated since he moved in.
“It’s been a situation that’s gotten progressively worse over time,” Gonzalez said. “It started with a couple of mosquitoes — trying to enjoy this hammock as you can see — but late at night wasn’t able to have fun.”
Gonzalez said he has never seen the pool maintained.
“Have you ever noticed it blue and kept up?” he was asked.
“Never,” he said.
Ron Larson, who lives behind the property, said the condition has reached a new low.
“Over three years — never ever as bad as it is now,” Larson said.
Larson and his wife documented the pool’s condition in photos taken from March through July. The pool also appeared in Google Maps imagery.
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City has responded six times
The City of Henderson said it has responded to the property approximately six times over the past two years regarding stagnant water concerns. In each instance, the property owner or tenant complied with orders to correct the public health issues.
A notice dated July 1 from the City of Henderson was found on the doorstep of the home. The notice stated the city treated the swimming pool with a larvicidal oil to control the mosquito population and ordered the pool to be drained completely. More than two weeks later, the pool had not been drained.
The city’s Office of Public Response currently has an active case addressing the stagnant pool and other public nuisance conditions. The larvicidal oil treatment used is approved by the Southern Nevada Health District.
The city has ordered the homeowner to either fully drain the pool or restore it to proper operation by July 18. If the homeowner does not comply, the city will drain the pool and continue abating the public nuisance conditions. The cost of that work, along with any applicable fines or fees, will be charged to the homeowner.
Homeowner aware of city involvement
When reached via phone the homeowner told a FOX5 he rented the house out and said he is aware of the city’s involvement. He said he would address the issue.
Gonzalez said the situation is a concern for his family.
“Oh, it’s a big worry with my 19-month-old daughter and our dog that’s not young anymore,” he said.
West Nile virus concerns in the area
The Southern Nevada Health District recently reported that several pools in the area tested positive for West Nile virus.
The City of Henderson works with the Southern Nevada Health District and its Mosquito Surveillance Unit to address stagnant water and reduce vector-related health risks. Residents can report stagnant pools or similar concerns in their jurisdiction here.
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