The rates for water by meter are separately assessed. Depending on the supply area, meters are read and invoiced on either a three-monthly or six-monthly cycle. 

Rates for water consumption measured by meter may include a supply/connection charge as applicable. For supply areas with metered water, the rate per cubic metre and supply/connection charge are as follows. 

The "per connection" charge below covers infrastructure, including pipes, extracting water from bores and rivers, maintaining reservoirs and pumps across the District, and making sure the water is drinkable. This charge is only 40% of the target activity across the District.

The "rates" charge below is a consumption charge covering delivery of water to the household/property, administration, invoicing, reading meters, the meters themselves, and meter maintenance.

* The Council sets an additional targeted rate for any excess water consumed that is over and above the purchased entitlement for each property connection to these water supplies. An overuse targeted rate is set for the excess volume consumed over and above the purchased entitlement. 

Water Invoice Due Dates

How to pay your water rates

You can pay your water rates online via credit card or account-to-account transfer. You can also pay by cash, EFTPOS, direct debt or automatic payments. To find out more, see paying your rates.

Need help? Contact our Rates team or phone 07 306 0500.