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Water Use Rules in Pierce County, WA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Pierce County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pierce County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycled Water Rules

Pierce County's Water Utility, created by PCC 7.10.010, exists in part "to establish reclaimed water services to protect the environment," with "Reclaimed Water" defined by cross-reference to WAC 173-219-010 at PCC 7.10.030.G. Anyone installing a reclaimed water system in unincorporated Pierce County needs a plumbing permit, with a $230.00 fee (2026) for initial installation and testing and another $230.00 for annual cross-connection testing.

Pierce County Reclaimed Water Service Rules

Some Restrictions

PCC 7.10.010

This Chapter creates a Utility to plan, design, acquire, consolidate, construct, manage, operate, improve, and maintain public water supply systems within Pierce County. The purpose of the Utility is to preserve and utilize existing Pierce County Planning and Public Works water rights, to provide safe and reliable water to Pierce County residents who are served by under-resourced or inadequate ...
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Leak Reporting Duty

If a leak in your water service pipe inflated your Pierce County sewer bill, PCC 13.13.055(H) lets you request a credit. Submit a written request to the Sewer Utility with the repair date and copies of repair bills or receipts. The customer carries the burden of proving the leak caused the overcharge, and the Department issues its decision in writing.

Pierce County Water Leak Billing Adjustment

Some Restrictions

Pierce County Code 13.13.055(H)

In the case of a leak in the water service pipe, the property owner may be entitled to an adjustment of their sewer bill. To apply for a billing adjustment due to a water leak, a customer shall submit a written request to the Department. The request shall include the date the leak was repaired and copies of the repair bills or materials receipt. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to ...
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