Water prices
Water prices
Following the release of the Essential Services Commission of South Australia’s (ESCOSA) revenue determination, the average metropolitan residential customer bill will increase by 3.5 per cent plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) per year from 1 July 2024.
This is estimated to impact the average metropolitan residential customer water and wastewater bill with typical water use and average property value by around $21 per quarter, based on the current inflation rate of 3.6 per cent.
The price increase reflects the need to continue investing in our essential services network while supporting unprecedented levels of housing growth.
Regardless of where our customers live, or the cost for us to provide services to this location, statewide pricing means most of our customers pay the same price for water. This approach is guided by the South Australian Government’s commitment to state-wide pricing and the principles outlined in the National Water Initiative.
For a complete list of 2024-25 pricing (all prices as of 1 July 2024):
Pricing schedule - Fees and charges
Pricing schedule - Water and sewerage prices
We are listening to our customers and will continue to do our best to deliver on your priorities – affordable prices, reliable water and sewer services and great customer service.
How we set prices
Water and sewerage prices are set together with the South Australian Government, and within the revenue caps regulated by the Essential Services Commission of South Australia.
When setting prices, we consider many factors including the cost to operate, maintain and improve how we deliver a reliable water supply, dependable sewerage service and increase the use of recycled water for community benefit.
The South Australian Government is committed to statewide pricing and the principles outlined in the National Water Initiative.
Residential customers can now receive their water bills electronically by registering with mySAWater. To register please click the button below.
To find out more, you may like to read our pricing policy statements.
