Among all the casino resorts in Las Vegas that have experienced a water shortage, it’s particularly ironic that the one named after the most renowned desert in the world would be affected. However, videos shared on social media indicate that the property on the north Strip has been just as parched as the real Sahara since Wednesday afternoon.
Guest Frustrations And Water Main Break
“The toilets aren’t working in the guest rooms, obviously,” noted X/Twitter account @LasVegasLocally at 11 a.m. Thursday, retweeting a video of a non-operational toilet. “Some people are using buckets of water from the pool to flush the toilets.”
A water main breach that occurred during surveying work is to blame, according to a statement issued by the Sahara on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.
“As a result, we have been experiencing intermittent issues with our water services while we work to repair the breach,” the statement read. “Guests have access to complimentary bottled water on every floor at the elevator lobby for any immediate needs, as well as complimentary refreshments and breakfast items in the lobby as restaurants remain temporarily closed.”
Twitter user @CommuterMoe, who posted that he “booked another room elsewhere” when confronted with the situation on Thursday morning, posted a photo of staff handing out free bottled water and oranges.
“Sorry your toilet is full of poo and you can’t shower,” commented @golly_whata-day beneath the post. “Enjoy an orange.”
Added @mzchocolato: “So where are the staff using the bathrooms and where are they washing their hands?”
According to Clark County, a portion of southbound Paradise Road behind the Sahara was closed to clean up water and muck from the water main break.
“Sahara is working diligently to resolve the issue,” the resort’s statement concluded.
However, the issue was still unresolved at 3 p.m. Thursday, as evidenced by the continued closure of bathrooms on the casino floor.
