In summer, as temperatures rise and dry winds increase evaporation, water usage goes up especially in the garden and the combination of less rain and more demand can mean water shortages.
To help reduce water usage, Hutt City restricts the use of sprinklers and unattended garden hoses. Their use is only allowed between 6-8am and 7-9pm on alternate days. If you have an even-numbered address, you can only use sprinklers or an unattended hose on even days of the month and vice versa. However, a hand-held hose or watering can may be used at any time.
These restrictions apply to all properties on ‘town’ supply in Hutt City.
We all have a part to play in reducing our water consumption this summer. For tips on how you can help, visit www.bethedifference.gw.govt.nz or read the HCC brochure.
Hutt City Council provides a safe and reliable supply of water to promote the health and well being of the community and meet the needs of residents and industrial, commercial, institutional, recreational and horticulture users.
We operate and maintain Hutt City's water supply system to deliver water that meets the Ministry of Health New Zealand Drinking Water Standards.
Hutt City buys treated water from the Wellington Regional Council. The water is distributed via the City's network of 685 km of underground pipes, 24 storage reservoirs and 13 pumping stations.
includes garden watering restrictions during daylight saving.
By taking these precautions you can help maintain the safety of the water supply system and minimise future costs to ratepayers.
Our point of service for water supply is the shut off valve (toby) which is situated on or close to the street boundary of the property. We are responsible for maintaining the water supply system up to and including the point of service.
You own and are responsible for all water supply plumbing fittings and pipework on the property side of the point of service.
We aim to achieve the following standards in the provision of water:
| Area of Supply | Source of Water | Is Chlorine permanently added? |
Is Fluoride added? + |
Current MOH NZDWS* Grading |
| Stokes Valley, Manor Park, Haywards | Kaitoke (Headwaters of Hutt River) |
Yes | Yes | Aa |
| Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata (Headwaters of Wainuiomata and Orongoronga Rivers) | Yes | Yes | A1a |
| Hutt Valley (excluding Stokes Valley, Manor Park) and Eastbourne |
Hutt Valley Artesian System Lower Hutt | No | Yes | Bb |
| Petone, Korokoro | Hutt Valley Artesian System Lower Hutt | No | No | Bb |
+ Read more about the potential effects of fluoride on teeth
* Ministry of Health New Zealand Drinking Water Standards - Key
| A1a | Completely satisfactory, negligible level of risk, demonstrably high quality. |
| Aa | Completely Satisfactory, Extremely low level of risk |
| Bb | Satisfactory, Very low level of risk |
| Cc | Acceptable, Low level of risk |
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Council reserves the right to vary fees and charges for goods and services or amenities provided by Council under Section 12 of the Local Government Act 2002 (other fees may be prescribed by by-law).
All fees and charges include Goods and Services Tax (GST).
| Upper Belmont development Levy (per lot) | $5,640.00 | |
| Water connection fee | $60.00 | |
| Fee for use of water by builders on unmetered industrial and commercial sites | $55.00 | |
| Charge for Ordinary Supply Class 2 Water | ||
| Minimum charge | UAC | |
| Domestic water meter rental | $60.00 | |
| Normal users per cubic metre | ||
| Up to 100,000 cubic metres | $1.38 | |
| In excess of 100,000 cubic metres | $1.05 | |
| Water supplied by hydrant | ||
| Per cubic metre | $1.38 | |
| Minimum charge | $25.00 | |
| Back-flow prevention - annual inspection charge | $150.00 | |