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Water Use Rules in Tacoma, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Tacoma Water relies on the Green River and South Tacoma wells. During declared shortages it requests voluntary reductions of 10 to 20 percent, escalating to mandatory limits if drought worsens.

Tacoma Water Voluntary and Mandatory Use Reductions

Few Restrictions

Recycled Water Rules

Tacoma produces Class A reclaimed water at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant for industrial process use, dust control, and irrigation, governed by Washington Department of Ecology rules.

Reclaimed Water from Central Treatment Plant

Few Restrictions

Leak Reporting Duty

Tacoma Water offers leak adjustment credits when customers repair an unseen plumbing leak within 60 days of detection, refunding a portion of the excess water and sewer charges.

Tacoma Water Customer Leak Adjustment Program

Few Restrictions

Looking for Pierce County county-wide rules?

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

Water Use Rules in Pierce County