How much am I charged for water?

 

A water metered property is read and charged every six months. Every cubic metre of water flowing through your meter is charged for.

There are two parts to the connected water supply charges:

  • A fixed targeted rate of $238.89 for 2019/20
  • A fee per cubic metre used, those with water meters is $1.97 per cubic metre of water for 2019/20 rating year.

This covers the treatment, distribution, and management of water supply to ensure that when water reaches consumers, it is free from harmful organisms and meets water supply standards.  

For more information about water related charges view our full Fees and Charges Schedule.

Is your water usage normal?

Compare your households daily water consumption with the table below.

 Calculate

Household sizeLower UseUpper use
178
 
534
310
 
658
411
 
767
493
 
849
548
 
905
603
 
959

1000 litres = 1 cubic meter (m3)

* These figures are based on responsible household water use. The lower figures are based on indoor water use only. The higher figures are based on indoor use, plus a standard sized garden and lawn which are efficiently watered.

If your invoice is higher than usual, you may have a water leak. Find out how to check for leaks here.

Metered Water Due Dates

Water meters are read and charged every six months. The dates the meters are read will vary depending on where you live.

AreaInvoice 1Invoice 2
Horotiu    6 September 2019    6 March 2020
Ngaruawahia    6 September 2019    6 March 2020
Taupiri    6 September 2019   6 March 2020
Huntly    4 October 2019    3 April 2020
North Waikato    8 November 2019    8 May 2020
Port Waikato, Onewhero & Pokeno    8 November 2019    8 May 2020
Tuakau    8 November 2019    8 May 2020
Southern Districts    6 December 2019    5 June 2020
Western Districts    6 December 2019    5 June 2020
Raglan    3 January 2020    3 July 2020
Te Akau    3 January 2020   3 July 2020

 

The property owner is responsible for water rates payment. A penalty of 10 per cent may be added to any unpaid balance.

View a full list of payment options.

 

Making it easier

Set-up a direct debit

Water rates can be paid by weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly direct debit. For a direct debit you can complete the online form or phone or email Council.

Change your address

All address changes are required to be in writing. Please advise any changes to your details by emailing rates@waidc.govt.nz or write to our Ngaruawahia Office.

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