Mid Canterbury households could face volumetric water charges within five years

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 1 Nov, 2:01pm

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Ashburton District Councillor Russell Ellis has warned that Mid Canterbury residents may be required to pay for water by the litre within five years. This follows guidance from the Water Services Authority, Taumata Arowai, regarding the installation of household meters and the implementation of volumetric charging.

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1. RNZSun 1 Nov, 12:23pm

   The region that could face pay-per-litre water charges 'within five years' (opens in new tab)

2. The PressSun 1 Nov, 2:01pm

   The Canterbury region that could face pay-per-litre water charges ‘within five years’ (opens in new tab)