Water and Wastewater Charges - Watercare

Auckland City (Metrowater)These prices, and terms and conditions, were set byMetrowater and remain the same until 30 June 2011.Metered ChargesFixed service charge(charged on a daily basis)$82.84 per yearE-pay discount: If you pay your bill, in full, electronically(direct debit, telephone banking or internet banking) by thediscount expiry date you will be eligible for an electronicpayment discount of 2.5%. This is calculated on totalcharges eligible for prompt payment discount, and willappear as a credit on your next bill.WaterWastewaterOr: A volumetric charge(discounted to reflect fulltrade waste bylaw charges)$1.619 per kL$3.881 per kL$1.283 per kLWastewater ChargesWastewater charges for residential customers arecalculated based on 75% of their water usage, asmeasured by their water meter (regardless of how thewater is used). This allows for 25% of year-round waterusage for garden watering (water that does not enter thedrainage system).Trade Waste ChargesAs set under the Auckland Regional Council Trade WasteBylaw 1991.Note: Discounts, late payment fees and discount expiry do notapply to Trade Waste charges.Unmetered ChargesFixed service charge(charged on a daily basis)WaterWastewater$82.84 per year$332.60 per year$620.20 per yearWaiheke Island Wastewater ChargesFixed service charge(charged on a daily basis) $345.79 per yearWastewater$15.19 per kLLate Payment FeeIf you do not pay your bill within 28 days of the paymentdate you may be:• Charged a late payment administration fee of 5% of theoverdue amount, plus default interest of 1% per month.• Restricted water supply to your property. We will notdo this unless we have first attempted to contact youto ensure you understand the possible consequencesof late payment.• Charged for any actual and reasonable collection,dishonoured payment and legal fees incurred by usin relation to charges that are due or overdue forpayment by you.Discount Expiry DateThe bill date plus 10 business days.Water RestrictionWater restriction fee $76.67DiscountsPrompt payment discount: If you pay your bill in full bythe discount expiry date you will be eligible for a promptpayment discount of 7.5%.13 Water and Wastewater Charges Water and Wastewater Charges 14