Water charges

All water connections in Nelson are metered. The charging regime is the same for both residential and commercial users. Charges include GST.

  1. Encourage conservation of water.
  2. Be fair to residential and commercial water users.
  3. Recognise the opportunity and fire fighting value of the water supply system and ensure all consumers, including empty sections and houses, pay their fair share of the operating costs.

The water account is self funding. This means that water sales must pay for the costs of providing water. Most of the costs for supplying water to the community are fixed (around 90%). The basis for calculating water charges was set by Council on the recommendation of a working party (including Council, business and community representatives).

Minimum annual charge

The water charges (including GST) as at 1 July 2009 are $173.46, which is $0.4752 per day. There is no free allowance.

Residential, Commercial and Industrial

Cost per cubic metre as at 1 July 2009
QuantityPrice
0-10,000 cu m per year $1.745
10,001- 100,00 cu m per year $1.621
> 100,000 cu m per year $1.279
summer irrigation usage for consumption over 10,000 cu m per year $1.683

Shipping

All usage : $1.745 per cu m for all consumption

Other Charges

Other charges
ChargePrice
Special reading $25
Installation of a Restrictor (cost includes subsequent re-establishment of supply) $80
Permanent Disconnection Application Fee $120
Connection Application Fee:  
< 50mm dia $75
> 50mm dia $150
Hydrant Supply Application Fee $115
Registration to draw water from bulk filling point (annual fee) $125
Bulk filling point supply (minimum volume 100 m3 per year) $1.745 per m3

Water meter reading

The residential water meters are read between April and June and between October and December each year. Our contractors may be reading 7 days a week during these periods and will be identified by dayglo jackets and name tags.

Please ensure your water meter box is clear and accessible for the meter readers.