DRINKING WATER overview
If you buy a home or move into an existing property your water supply for both drinking water and recycled water (if applicable) will already be connected.
You do not need to get your water disconnected if you are selling your property.
Your solicitor will arrange for a Section 603 Certificate from us. This will allow for your water meter(s) to be read on a particular date and fees and charges will be calculated. Click here for fees and charges.
After the property settles all charges after that date will be sent to the new owner.
If your property is connected to recycled water you must arrange a pre-sale inspection. Your solicitor will note this requirement on your property’s Section 149 Certificate.
download the Dual Water Supply Certificate of Compliance Application Form
Our factsheets explain how recycled water affects you:
Factsheet 1 Recycled Water Frequently Asked Questions
Factsheet 2 Recycled Water Facts for Owners, Plumbers and Builders
Factsheet 3 Recycled Water Facts for the Real Estate Industry
If you are moving into or out of a rental property you do not need to advise us. All water bills will be sent to your landlord.
If you are building a house or granny flat, developing units or a dual occupancy you will need to apply for a new water connection.
Water Service Application Form
There are no volume-based charges for wastewater on residential properties.
Charges are listed separately on your annual rates notices as 'Wastewater Charge Residential', and are paid with your other Council rates.
There are volume-based charges for wastewater on non-residential properties. Annual fees will vary, please contact Council to make a non-residential connection, ph 6686 4444.
If you are building a house, granny flat or developing units or a dual occupancy you will need to apply for a new wastewater connection. Please contact Council, ph 6686 4444.
All new residential homes in NSW must have a BASIX certificate. BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) is a NSW Government initiative and provides a set of guidelines to ensure new dwellings are water and energy efficient. BASIX is implemented under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
If you are building your new home in a residential estate supplied with reclaimed water you will get BASIX points towards your BASIX certificate.
If you live outside of a reclaimed water supply area you will accrue BASIX points by installing an appropriately sized rainwater tank.
Check the BASIX website for more details
Installing a rainwater tank can save water. Rainwater can be used for watering the garden, washing your car, washing clothes or flushing the toilet.
If you are planning on installing a rainwater tank we have a number of requirements:
You may be eligible for a rainwater tank rebate from Rous County Council.
Rous County Council rainwater tank rebates
Drinking Water charge | $2.29 / kilolitre | up to 350kl in financial year |
Drinking Water charge | $3.44 / kilolitre | 351kl and over in financial year |
Recycled Water charge | $1.83 / kilolitre |
Download Council's fees and charges
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