Water Use

  • Please make your views on the future of our water supply known by completing the Water Review Survey.

A reliable supply of water is key to the wellbeing of our region.  The Council’s Sustainable Water Use Strategy (see Water Matters - KCDC Sustainable Water Management Strategy - PDF, 39 pages,  685 KB) has a 50 year focus and is concerned with reducing demand for water, while investing in new infrastructure for the supply of water to the community.

The goals as outlined in the Sustainable Water Use Strategy were further refined in the Kapiti Coast District Council 2009 Long Term Community Plan.  Large sections of the community contributed to the development of this plan, reflecting the importance people on the coast attach to this issue. 

A number of practical Council initiatives on water are already available to the community and these are listed in the menu on the left.  Our water is precious.  Let us work together to ensure all people in the district have reliable access to clean water, now and in the future.

About Our Water

Water – the lifeblood of the Kapiti Coast For around 700 years, people living on the Kapiti Coast have enjoyed the region’s rich marine, coastal,...

Where Does Our Water Come From?

Raumati, Paraparaumu and Waikanae Water Supply The Waikanae water treatment plant was established in 1977 to supply water to Waikanae, Paraparaumu...

Building a Supply Capacity

The 2009 Community Plan  includes provision for additional water supply / storage capacity for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati, with construction...

Water Conservation Initiatives

The Council has reaffirmed a standard of bringing peak water demand per capita down to 400 litres per person per day. The standard will also be use...

Water Restrictions

Below is a list of current water restrictions for your area.  There are some exemptions to these restrictions. Otaki Plateau: Stage 1 - Evening...

Conserving Water

The Kāpiti Coast District Council supports the following water conservation initiatives: Green Gardener Green Plumber More water tips There are man...

Water Review Survey - What is important to you?

The Council is undertaking a further review of water supply for the district, 2010 is the year when a decision on a long-term solution will be made...

Water Watch

Kāpiti Coast's Potable Water Source and Daily Water Consumption

Kāpiti Coast District Council Contact Details


Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 296 4700 or
Toll Free: 0800 486 486
Fax: (04) 296 4830 

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