Water rates

Most properties in the Kāpiti 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.

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Calculating water rates

All invoices are calculated on the number of days in each invoice period, and water used is charged for at a volumetric rate (per cubic metre (1000 litres)), and fixed annual charge per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.

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Water rates invoices

On the front, water invoices have the ratepayer's name, address, property location (as a check), valuation number, legal description.

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Water meter reading dates

Council reads water meters on different dates by area. See the table for the dates for your area

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Remissions for vulnerable famililes

Each year we offer a water rates remission to provide support to larger families who have high water costs. This rates assistance is available to tenants or homeowners, and water rates remissions can be up to $120 per household.

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Reading your water meter

You can use your water meter to work out how much water you are using now, and to check whether there is a leak on your property.

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Estimating your water costs

Once you know how to read your meter, follow these steps to estimate your water costs.