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Water rates

Most properties in the Kāpiti Coast District have water meters, and are charged for the water they use. Water rates help pay for water collection and treatment facilities, our water supply network (eg, fixing, upgrading and replacing pipes) and water conservation measures.

Calculating water rates
Your water rates are calculated based on a rate per cubic metre of water used, and a fixed annual charge.
Water rates invoices
Understand how to read your water invoice, and the information included on it. On the front, water invoices have...
Meter reading dates
Council reads water meters on different dates by area. See the table below for your area. Proposed water meter reading...
Remissions for vulnerable families
Each year we offer a water rates remission to provide support to larger families who have high water costs. This rates...
Reading your water meter
You can read your water meter yourself, and work out how much water you're using. This is helpful if you suspect there...
Estimating your own water costs
Once you know how to read your meter, follow these steps to estimate your water costs.
Updated 7 August 2024