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 is tested and treated with chlorine and high-intensity UV light and pH corrected to make sure it’s safe to drink.

Restrictions and boil water notices

Everything you need to know about water restrictions and boil water notices in Kāpiti.

Your connection

Most properties in the Kāpiti District are connected to town water supply, and are charged for the water they use. The...

Problems with your supply

Sometimes you'll find problems with your water – here's some troubleshooting ideas to help. No water | Low pressure |...

Where it comes from

Our water is sourced from various locations around the district and we're responsible for the management and maintenance...

At times the water you drink from the tap can taste different but that does not mean that it's unsafe. Water taste can...

Sources and consumption

Current sources of potable water and daily water consumption information. This page is updated daily.

Water meters encourage people to conserve water. They have led to a 25 percent reduction in water use throughout the...

We monitor water moving through each network, and receive weekly reports on the minimum night flows (MNF) for each water...

Water conservation

Water use in our homes increases in summer. For example, if you leave the sprinkler on for an hour, you’ll use 1000...

Water education

We recognise that water is a resource we need to use wisely. This page includes water education units for schools and a...

We work with our communities to ensure people in the district have reliable access to clean water, now and in the...