Water Use Rules in Yakima County, WA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Recycled Water Rules

Yakima County regulates reclaimed water reuse for surface percolation or direct groundwater recharge under its Critical Areas Ordinance. Any water reuse project must follow an adopted water or sewer comprehensive plan approved by the state Departments of Ecology and Health, with surface percolation and direct injection each held to separate state-authorized recharge standards.

Yakima County Recycled Water Recharge Rules

Some Restrictions

Yakima County Code § 16C.09.06(4)

(4) Use of Reclaimed Water for Surface Percolation or Direct Recharge. Water reuse projects for reclaimed water must be in accordance with the adopted water or sewer comprehensive plans that have been approved by the State Departments of Ecology and Health. (a) Use of reclaimed water for surface percolation must meet the groundwater recharge criteria given in RCW 90.46.010(10) and 90.46.08...

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Leak Reporting Duty

In unincorporated Yakima County, customers on the county water system must repair leaks on their side of the meter as soon as they're discovered and can request a one-time annual billing adjustment by filing a written report with proof of repair, capped at $200 under YCC 12.08.660.

Yakima County Water Leak Reporting Duties

Some Restrictions

Yakima County Code § 12.08.660

Adjustments for the billing of water consumption based upon a water loss resulting from a leak or leaks in any portion of the water system within the customer's property may be made one time per calendar year, at the discretion of the Public Services Director. Prior to receiving a billing adjustment for water losses resulting from leaks in the customer's system, the customer shall: (a) Cause al...

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Water Use Rules by City in Yakima County

1 cities in Yakima County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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2 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

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