Water supply and drainage connection fees and charges
The fees and charges below apply to water supply services. Application forms related to water supply can be found on our Water Application Forms page.
All fees are stated as GST inclusive and are effective from 1 July 2024. Council reserves the right to review any fees and charges at any time. Please check with us for any updates.
Where the actual fees incurred by council are higher than the fees shown, actual costs will be charged.
If a fee or charge for a Council service is not specifically listed below the charge or fee will be the total of the actual cost of materials, officer time incurred to provide the service, and GST.
| Connection fee |
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| Water connection application fee (Fee to administer new water connection application). |
$100.00 |
| Connection fee (without having a shutoff) |
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| The customer shall engage a Council-approved plumber or contractor to supply, install and make the connection to the water supply to the satisfaction of Council (Actual cost with a minimum charge of). |
$145.00 |
| Water shutoff fee |
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| The actual cost of the water shut off to allow installation or disconnect for a service pipe will be charged for. |
actual cost with a minimum charge of $633.50 |
| Any additional costs will vary significantly from site to site. The customer will be provided with the approval and supervision necessary to effect the connection from the main or rider main to the toby (manifold) at the boundaries. An additional charge of $123.00 will be levied if the details of the water shutoff are changed with less than 48 hours’ notice (actual cost + $100.00). |
$123.00
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| Water service fee for new development |
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| The actual cost of the water shut off to allow installation for a service pipe and the approval and supervision necessary to effect the connection from the main or rider main to the toby (manifold) at the boundary. |
actual cost with a minimum charge of $633.50 |
| If the connection does not require a water shutoff, (live tapping) a fee for the approval and supervision necessary to effect the connection from the main or rider main to the toby (manifold) at the boundary. |
actual cost with a minimum charge of $145.00 |
| Termination fee for water supply |
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The customer shall engage a Council/Wellington Water-approved plumber or contractor to excavate the stopcock at the customer’s boundary, cap off the service pipe at the main or rider main, and reinstate the footpath, berm, and carriageway.
The water shut off fee will also be applicable.
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$869.00 plus an additional shut off fee
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| Water meters |
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Where a water meter is installed the following shall apply:
The customer shall engage a Council-approved plumber or contractor to supply, install, maintain and replace the meter and its ancillary fittings, including the meter box
For meters up to and including 50mm diameter the customer may arrange to have the work carried out by a Council-approved plumber and for meters larger than 50mm diameter the customer shall arrange for the work to be carried out by an approved contractor
In each case, an independent test certificate for the meter is to be provided by the customer.
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$57.00 plus shut off fee
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| Water meter reading |
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| Where the customer has requested that the Council undertakes a water meter reading the following shall apply:
Council shall engage Wellington Water to read the meter on behalf of the customer. (per reading)
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per reading |
$98.00 |
| Extraordinary supply |
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There is no charge for the first supplied 228 m3
Consumption over 228m3 is charged for at the following rate:
For the applied charge, the customer will receive a supply of water that meets the requirements of the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2018). The water supplied will comply with the Upper Hutt City Water Supply Bylaw
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There is no charge for the first supplied 228 m3
Consumption over 228m3 is charged for at the following rate:
For the applied charge, the customer will receive a supply of water that meets the requirements of the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2018). The water supplied will comply with the Upper Hutt City Water Supply Bylaw
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per m3 |
$2.70 |
| For the applied charge, the customer will receive a supply of water that meets the requirements of the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (Revised 2018). The water supplied will comply with the Upper Hutt City Water Bylaw |
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Temporary water supply to industrial and commercial properties
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The customer shall engage a Council-approved plumber or contractor to connect onto the main or rider main as approved by council.
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A refundable deposit of $881.00 will be payable.
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The connection shall be installed with an approved water meter, stopcock and backflow prevention if so required by Council.
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The water shutoff fee will also be applicable $881.00 |
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The customer shall be required to employ the services of a Council-approved plumber or contractor to disconnect the service once the activity is discontinued.
A disconnection deposit will be applicable. This deposit will be refundable upon the successful completion of the disconnection of the service.
Water shut off fees will also be applicable.
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| Fire protection fee |
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| A fixed fee is charged for all fire protection connections from 50mm to 250mm diameter council is responsible for the maintenance of the connection up to and including the Town Supply Value (TSV) |
$234.00 |
| This will include an annual ultrasonic check for leakage, repacking of the TSV as needed, maintenance of the connection to the TSV, replacement of the valve on an 80-100 year cycle, and repainting of the valve box every two years |
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| Water from hydrant |
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| This service includes the consent process, the reading of the meter and the inspection of the hydrant to ensure that it has been shut off fully and periodic replacement of the cup washer as needed |
per m3 |
$4.30 |
| A consent is issued for a three month period |
plus a consent fee for each consent period |
$65.00 |
| Drainage connection |
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Waste water connection application fee. Fee to administer new waste water connection application
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$100.00
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| Storm water connection application fee. Fee to administer new storm water connection application
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$100.00 |
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