Henderson homeowner drains green backyard pool after neighbor concerns

City code enforcement visited the property six times in two years; new FOX5 drone video shows the pool is now empty after a July 15 deadline.
A Henderson homeowner met a July 15 city deadline to drain a stagnant backyard pool near Deer Springs and Green Valley after neighbors raised health concerns.
Published: Jul. 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Henderson homeowner met a city deadline to drain a backyard pool near Deer Springs and Green Valley after neighbors complained for months about green, stagnant water they said posed a health hazard.

The homeowner was ordered to have the pool emptied by July 15 or risk a city crew doing it and sending him the bill. He met the deadline, and new FOX5 drone video shows the pool is now empty.

A Henderson homeowner met a July 15 city deadline to drain a stagnant backyard pool near Deer...
A Henderson homeowner met a July 15 city deadline to drain a stagnant backyard pool near Deer Springs and Green Valley after neighbors raised health concerns.(KVVU)

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The City of Henderson says code enforcement has visited the property six times over the past two years.

The homeowner told FOX5 he still plans to power wash the pool and said he will ensure his tenant keeps up with pool maintenance moving forward.