Water supply
We're responsible for supplying safe water to approximately 20,000 connections for household and commercial water use in our District. In Kāpiti all of our public drinking water supplies are tested and treated with chlorine and high-intensity UV light and pH corrected to make sure it’s safe to drink.
At times the water you drink from the tap can taste different but that does not mean that it's unsafe. Water taste can be affected by temperature, the time the water has been in the pipes, river levels and flood water, and people’s plumbing systems.
Our water is sourced from various locations around the district and we're responsible for the management and maintenance of its assets like treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and the reticulation network.
Watch our video 'Household Water - water use and savings' on YouTube to see how to read your meter and manage water use around your home.
Water projects
We work with our communities to ensure people in the district have reliable access to clean water, now and in the future.
Water supply project
The water supply on the Kāpiti Coast is being secured for future generations. View information about the water supply project, including the river recharge scheme here.
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At Kapiti Coast District Council we are constantly working to make sure you have a safe and reliable drinking water supply. We treat all our public water supplies in accordance...
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There are no Council mandated water restrictions in Kāpiti. Water meters in conjunction with the new River Recharge scheme has meant the Council has secured more than enough water...
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This page contains information about potable water sources and consumption rates, what to do if you have a water leak and water meters.
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This page includes information on the water retrofit service, water conservation advisor and water conservation tips.Council's takes a proactive approach to reduce network...
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We recognise that water is a resource we need to use wisely. This page includes water education units for schools and a short film for students about "Our safe drinking water"
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Ōtaki water supply Ōtaki has three ground water bore sources at two water treatment plant sites serving Ōtaki beach, town and areas of the Waitohu Plateau. The groundwater is...
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All you need to know about water supply application forms, links to council guides, policy documents and a list of water-related online resources. Application forms All forms are...
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Annual water reporting by Council on the Waikanae River Recharge Scheme is a requirement of resource consents issued by Greater Wellington Regional Council on 7 October 2013, and...
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This page contains answers to frequently asked questions relating to the supply of potable water. Water charges | Water meters | Cross lease properties | Water leaks | Water...
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There are currently NO boil water notices in place. We treat all our public water supplies in accordance with New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. We use a multi barrier approach...
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In 2011, the Charging Regime Advisory Group (CRAG) was tasked with developing a charging formula for water which could be applied to both residential and non-residential properties...