Water Supply
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Fees and Charges - 2023-24
Note: 320m³ per annum is the entitlement within the Targeted Rate. Extraordinary users will pay the following charges. These are the targeted rates as stated in the Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for an ordinary supply set for the district serviced by the particular water supply. This is the minimum charge.
Extraordinary water supply
| Tīrau, Putāruru, Arapuni, Athol and Tokoroa | $1.25/m3 |
| Water Used in Excess of 200m3 per day | $1.46/m3 |
| Initial cost of any meter required for any extraordinary connection - included in charge determined for such connections as provided in Clause 769 of Council's Water Supply Bylaw | Actual cost |
| Reconnection fee - Clause 7.1.2 Water Supply Bylaw | Actual cost |
| Disconnection fee - Disconnection from water supply upon removal or demolition of a building | Actual cost |
| Final
Meter Reading
| |
| Conduct and process final reading | $57 |
| Tanker filling Station | |
| Application/Initial registration fee | $400 |
| Water charger per m³ | $6 |
| Annual review of registration | $110 |
| Administration fee | $25/month |
| Water transported out of district (after Council approval) | Not permitted |
| Backflow prevention | |
| Annual testing of backflow device | $220 |
| Installation of backflow devices: double check valve | Actual cost |
| Installation of Reduced pressure zone device | Actual cost |
| Removal or replacement of backflow or RPZ devices | Actual cost |
| Administration fee (2 hours allowed) | $220 |
Note: Tanker suppliers are prohibited from drawing water from any hydrant within the district, all water takes must be from our dedicated tanker filling stations.
Council will not approve any applications for carriers who wish to take water out of the District unless it is part of Emergency Management as outlined in the Water Services Act.
Backflow prevention devices may be installed on water supply connections to ensure that contaminants cannot flow back into the mains water pipes. They are intended to protect the health of the community and are normally required where the activities on the property are deemed to be potentially hazardous.
