Calculate what your water costs
Water usage charge calculates the total cost of the water your property has used over a set time period.
We have 3 calculators to help you work out how much water you use and how much it costs, plus fixed quarterly charges for the water, wastewater, recycled water and stormwater services we provide.
These tools don't calculate your property's total water bill.
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Why calculate water usage?
Our water usage charge and average daily water usage calculators reveal how much a leak or filling a pool impacts your bill. They're important tools for solicitors, conveyancers and real estate agents.
How much you're charged depends on our latest pricing and how much water you use. This may include recycled water. Your water meter measures the amount of water.
Calculate how much water was used at your property, and what it cost, as far back as 1 July 2009.
Buying, selling or moving
Once you know the daily average usage for the property, you can work out the total water used and the cost of the water over a specified period.
- If you're buying or selling a property, your solicitor or conveyancer will need to work out how much water usage you're responsible for on settlement.
- If you're a tenant or real estate agent, you can work out water usage up to the day the property is vacated.
Purchase meter readings, certificates and land diagrams to keep your project safe, stay clear of assets and ensure a smooth settlement.
Filling a pool or checking a leak
If you know the total amount of water used over a period, you can work out the total cost of the water or daily average usage. If you find a leak at your property, you can work out the impact on your next water bill. You can also work out how much it will cost to fill up a pool.
Early leak detection can save you a lot. Even a slow-dripping tap can waste thousands of litres a day.
Comparing processes and benchmarking
If you know the volume of water used, you can work out how much it cost or the daily average usage over a period of time. You can compare different business processes by taking a reading before and after each process and using the calculator to check the cost of the water used.
Knowing average daily usage helps you compare to benchmark levels in your industry. Remember to account for days when you're closed.
You'll find benchmarks, best practice guidelines and resources for a range of business types at benchmarks for business use.
Why check fixed charges?
Our fixed charges calculator quickly tells you what you pay for our services each quarter besides water usage charges. Fixed charges are the quarterly service charges that property owners pay to be connected to our systems. Services usually include water and wastewater, but some areas also have recycled water and stormwater. Because we use a daily rate, our fixed charges will vary slightly from quarter to quarter.