What is reasonable domestic indoor and incidental outdoor water use?

Domestic use at one single family residence includes water used for drinking, bathing, sanitary purposes, cooking, and laundering and other incidental household uses. Incidental uses must minimize the consumptive use of water. Examples of incidental household uses include, but are not limited to:  washing windows, car washing, cleaning exterior structures, care of household pets, and watering potted plants.

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1. What is a Stream Flow Mitigation Certificate?
2. Is a Stream Flow Mitigation Certificate required to get a building permit in the Little Spokane River Basin (WRIA 55)?
3. Who is eligible to purchase mitigation certificates?
4. Why would I want a mitigation certificate if I'm not required to get one?
5. How do I know if my property is in the approved mitigation area?
6. What if only part of my parcel is in the Approved Mitigation Area?
7. What happens if I don’t get a building permit within three (3) years?
8. Is there a limit to the amount of water I can use?
9. What is reasonable domestic indoor and incidental outdoor water use?
10. How does Spokane County limit the amount of water use?
11. What if I have livestock?
12. What is the process for purchasing a mitigation certificate?
13. How much does a Stream Flow Mitigation Certificate cost?
14. What happens if I sell my parcel?
15. Can I move my mitigation certificate?
16. Can I contact someone directly to discuss this?
17. Return to Little Spokane River Water Bank web page