Water services

Clean drinking water is available from our artesian water taps or at water fountains throughout Lower Hutt.

Chlorination of Lower Hutt's drinking water will continue permanently.

Find out about our commitment to water quality and what you can do to help, and learn about fluoride in your water.

Fees and charges for all water services.

Our stormwater system manages rainwater runoff to protect our environment and property from flooding and damage.

How we dispose of wastewater from residential, commercial and industrial properties in Lower Hutt.

We provide safe and reliable water to meet all your needs – domestic, industrial, commercial, recreational and horticultural.

On 27 October 2021, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta advised that the Government will legislate to create four new water entities that will take on the drinking, waste and stormwater assets, currently owned by councils.