Water Rights for Lease in Southern Yakima County
Listed by Geosyntec Consultants
LISTING FACTS
Location: Bickleton, Washington
Available: Up to 402 acre-feet per year (lease)
Source: Groundwater (two wells)
Water Right Certificates: G3-00993CWRIS, G4-01647CWRIS, G4-02194CWRIS
Historic Use: Irrigation of approximately 115 acres; potential for other approved uses
Asking Lease Price: $10,000 per acre-foot per year (negotiable), including reasonable access to the wells on the property to supply proposed projects
Doubletree Ranches, Inc. is offering for lease up to 402 acre-feet per year of groundwater associated with three overlapping water right certificates: G3-00993CWRIS, G4-01647CWRIS, and G4-02194CWRIS. The rights are appurtenant to Yakima County parcels 210729-22001 and 21730-11001, located near Bickleton, Washington. The lease would include physical access to the wells and pumps.
The certificates are supplied by two groundwater wells and have historically been used to irrigate approximately 115 acres. Together, the certificates function as a single water right portfolio, with total annual withdrawals capped at 402 acre-feet per year pursuant to a provision in Certificate G3-00993CWRIS.
Following a 2025 due diligence review confirming the likely extent and historical use of the rights, Doubletree is exploring opportunities to lease water for alternative uses, such as renewable energy development, industrial supply, or dust control. Given nearby wind energy development activity, this portfolio presents a practical option for projects requiring a reliable water supply.
Contact Geosyntec for More Information
Dan Haller, PE, CWRE
(509) 895-5462
dan.haller@geosyntec.com
