Delegate Water Billing

A view of the raw water intake at Delegate Water Treatment Plant in 2025, a wooden structure and piping in a dark river surrounded by hills and paddocks.

Every drop counts from October 2025

Starting October 2025, Delegate water is a paid service.

Charges will soon apply for the water that you use at your home or business.

The essentials:
  • The new Delegate Water Treatment Plant is officially up and running
  • Charges will apply for the water that you use starting in October 2025
  • Every 1000 litres of water used will cost you $3.89
  • You'll receive your first bill in early March 2026
  • Water billing will begin from the day your water meter is read in October, this varies by property

 

Water Bill Estimation Calculator
Use a recent water and sewer bill to estimate your costs.

This is a simple tool to help you get an idea of what your recent water usage will cost once Delegate water billing begins in October 2025.

What you need to get your estimate:

  1.  Grab a recent water and sewer bill for your property
  2.  Find the "CHARGE" table about halfway down the page
  3.  Find the number from "UNITS" column in the "Water Usage Charge" line
  4.  Enter that number in the calculator below and click the calculate button.

Here's what the relevant section looks like:

The relevant section of a Snowy Monaro water and sewer bill showing the water usage charge line in the charge table.

Estimation calculator
Enter the water usage charge units from a recent water and sewer bill
Calculator not working on your device?

Here's how to calculate an estimate yourself:

  • Follow the numbered steps above to get everything you need together
  • Look in the "Water Usage Charge" line in the "CHARGE" table
  • Take the number in the "UNITS" column (the number 8 in the example table above)
  • Multiply the water usage units by 3.89
  • The result is what this usage would cost you once billing begins in October 2025
  • For the example above, the water usage charge using this calculation would be $31.12
General Rates and Water Billing Information
Learn more about Council's rates and water billing process

Don't see the information you need? Have more questions?

Call us today on 1300 345 345, or send an email to council@smrc.nsw.gov.au to speak with our team. We're here to help you through this process and understand these billing changes.

Delegate Water Treatment Plant Project Information
Learn more about the major infrastructure project responsible for the fresh, drinkable water that's now flowing from the taps at your place.

The new Delegate Water Treatment Plant project is entirely funded by a grant from the NSW Government.

August 2025 news and updates:

Save Water, Save Money
There are heaps of easy and straightforward ways to reduce your water use, and reduce your water bill too.

Learn how to save water and save money with Council's Smart Water Advice.

From small changes that help you and your family to build better habits, to swapping out that old shower-head for something with better pressure that uses less water, you're sure to find a tip or two that'll help you keep your water costs as low as possible.

Don't just take out word for it, here's more advice from authorities you can trust.
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