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.

Calculating water rates

All invoices are calculated on the number of days in each invoice period, and water used is charged for at...

Water rates invoices

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

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

Estimating your water costs

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