Modest increases to your water bill in 2022-23

Jun 23, 2022

Riverina Water continues to have some of the lowest water costs in the state.

A typical residential bill will increase by just $8 a year on average in 2022-23.

Riverina Water’s availability charges will again be frozen for the fourth straight year - $160 per annum for residential properties – while its general water tariff will change by 2 cents per kilolitre from $1.49 to $1.51.

“Our mission is to provide our community with safe, reliable water at the lowest sustainable cost,” Riverina Water Chairperson, Councillor Tim Koschel, said.

“Our fees and charges for 2022-23 will mean Riverina Water customers will continue to have some of the most affordable water in NSW,” Chairperson Councillor Tim Koschel said.

“In 2020-21, a typical residential bill for our customers was almost $50 cheaper than the state median and more than $140 cheaper than the national median.

“Our availability charges are remaining unchanged for four years in a row and usage charges will increase by just 1.5%.

“An affordable, low availability charge means customers have greater control over their water bill and budget through managing their water usage.”

Also included in Riverina Water’s Delivery Program 2022/23-2025/26 and 2022-23 Operational Plan is an investment of more than $79M into capital works over the next four years.

In 2022-23, there will be $5.67M spent on mains, services and meters; $4.83M on treatment plant costs; and $875,000 on reservoirs.