Our water

Where it comes from and why we should conserve it

Where does our water come from?

Urban water supply for the Carterton District comes from the Kaipaitangata Stream and underground bores. These sources are dependent on rainfall. Carterton’s main water supply at the Kaipaitangata has relatively little storage capacity so daily collection and treatment of the stream water is closely linked to the volume of water being consumed. In 2022, the Council progressed a project to upgrade the Frederick Street Water Treatment Plant, and install two new potable water storage tanks, which will hold an additional 4 million litres of water.

Why do we have water restrictions and how do we know when they are in force?

Water restrictions may occur in times of high use, such as summer months, when the hot, dry weather affects the amount of water available. Restrictions help conserve water for all users, ensuring there is water available for firefighting, if needed, and helping our environment by remaining within our resource consent regulations. Our website will keep you up to date. Visit www.cdc.govt.nz/water Other places to keep an eye on include: „ The water restriction wheel located on the Carters building, High Street „ Our Facebook page „ Advertisements on the radio and in local papers

Metered Water

Our Council has an element of ‘userpays’ for water supply. Water use above 225 cubic metres per year will incur an excess charge per cubic metre and will be invoiced separately. This applies to all users who receive water from our supply, whether residential, rural, industrial or commercial. Avoid an unexpected water bill. Want to know how much water you have already used? See page 10 of this guide to learn how to read your meter.

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