To apply for a water connection you need to complete the application form and pay the fee.
Lodge your application
Application checklist
As well as the completed application form and the fee, you may also need to supply:
- an A4-sized plan showing property boundaries, existing water services, and the proposed works
- fire flow and pressure tests by a certified party for all fire connection applications
- fire sprinkler designs for new residential fire sprinkler system connection applications
- design calculations for other supply situations where required by Wellington Water.
Submit your application and fee
Complete the Water Supply Service Application form online. It includes guidelines for how to apply and the terms and conditions for a connection:
Apply online
Alternatively, bring the completed print form below and the fees to the Council's Service Centre.
Water supply service application form (129KB PDF)
Fees
| Service |
Charge |
| Residential connection |
$61.50 per connection |
| Other (eg commercial, fire service) |
$205.00 per connection |
| Greenfield subdivision |
No fees |
| Disconnection / meter / backflow preventer |
$61.50 per disconnection per item |
| Inspection / re-inspection |
$65.00 per inspection |
Payment
You need to pay your application fee to Wellington City Council.
You can pay your fee:
- using a credit or debit card when you apply online
- in person at the Council's Service Centre when you use the paper form.
Approval process
Wellington Water will process your application. Wellington Water manages water, stormwater and wastewater services for the Council.
Wellington Water will contact you to let you know whether or not they've approved your application. If your application's approved, they'll send you a list of approved water supply contractors with the approval letter.
You can then get quotes from the approved contractors and choose one to do the work. The installation contractor will charge costs directly to you.
If you want to discuss any part of your application, contact:
Wellington Water
Phone: 04 912 4400
Email: info@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Website: Wellington Water
Backflow Prevention Containment Policy
The Council has strict criteria about the conditions under which you can connect to the city's water supply system. The Backflow Prevention Containment Policy is in place to reduce the risk of water supply contamination by backflow from connections to the water supply system.
For more information, see: Backflow Prevention Containment Policy