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Water Use Rules in Kennewick, WA (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Kennewick, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Recycled Water Rules

Within Kennewick's critical aquifer recharge areas, reclaimed water reuse projects must follow the City's Ecology- and Health-approved water and sewer plans, with surface spreading and direct injection each held to specific state groundwater recharge standards.

Kennewick Recycled Water Aquifer Rules

Some Restrictions

Kennewick Municipal Code § 18.60.050(3) (Ord. 5206 Sec. 3, 2007)

Spreading or Injection of Reclaimed Water. Water reuse projects for reclaimed water must be in accordance with the adopted water or sewer comprehensive plans that have been approved by the departments of Ecology and Health. Surface spreading must meet the ground water recharge criteria given in Chapter 90.46.080 RCW and Chapter 90.46.010(10). Direct injection must be in accordance with the stan...

Leak Reporting Duty

Kennewick customers must repair leaking private service lines at their own expense once notified, or the Water Department may disconnect service.

Kennewick Private Water Line Leak Repair

Some Restrictions

Kennewick Municipal Code § 14.03.100 (Ord. 2481 Sec. 2(part), 1980; Ord. 1870 Sec. 1(part), 1975; Ord. 843. Sec 12, 1955)

Upon notice from the Water Department that leakage exists in services not installed by the Water Department, these lines are to be repaired at the customer's expense. If not repaired within a reasonable time, the Water Department may disconnect these lines until arrangements are made to replace or repair them.

Looking for Benton County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kennewick city rules.

Water Use Rules in Benton County