Your Hunter Water bill explained

Water bills can be tricky – and we are here to help.

This guide walks you through each part of your bill so you can see how charges are calculated, understand your water use and learn about support if you need help paying.

If you prefer a simpler version, you can download our Easy English Guide – About my water bill. It uses plain language and clear visuals to explain what everything on your water bill means.

How often do we issue a bill?

Hunter Water sends three bills a year during the following periods:

  • July to October
  • November to February
  • March to June




My Account preview

My Account

Have your water bill delivered to your inbox and manage your Hunter Water account online anytime using My Account. You can:

  • check your account balance
  • pay or download your bills
  • update your contact details
  • request a payment extension
  • set up smaller, regular payments with Easy Pay
  • set up to automatically pay your bill when its due

Register or log in to My Account

Property owner details preview

Property owner details

Your name and the address we send the bill to.

Need to update your details?

Get in touch preview

Get in touch

Contact us however is easiest for you.

Account Number preview

Account Number

Use your account number when contacting Hunter Water.

Property address preview

Property address

The address we are billing for water use.

Due date preview

Due date

Please pay by this date. 

Explore your payment options.

How do you compare? preview

How do you compare?

Compare your water use to the average household.

Your water use preview

Your water use

Your average daily water use:

  • over the last three years
  • this time last year
  • your current bill period.

Learn more about your water usage

Supporting you preview

Supporting you

Whether you’re experiencing financial hardship, want to pay in instalments or just need a little extra time, we can help.

Your account summary preview

Your account summary

A summary of your last bill, payments and the amount due.

How to pay preview

How to pay

Set up Easy Pay to make smaller, regular payments that suit your budget.  

Use My Account to get started.

Explore your payment options

Your bill payment options preview

Your bill payment options

Prefer to pay online or by card? 

Explore your payment options

Water meter information preview

Water meter information

Your total water use – in kL – for this billing period.

Billing periods are every four months but may vary by a few days.

New charges for water use preview

New charges for water use

A summary of fixed charges, water usage, credits and adjustments. 

Learn more about our pricing, fees and charges

New charges for sewer service preview

New charges for sewer service

A summary of fixed charges. 

Learn more about our pricing, fees and charges

Finding it hard to pay your water bill? preview

Finding it hard to pay your water bill?

Whether you are experiencing financial hardship, want to pay in instalments or just need a little extra time, we are here to help.

The first step is to get in touch – in whatever way feels most comfortable for you.  

  • Use Live Chat during business hours    
Pension rebates preview

Pension rebates

Check if you are eligible for a pension rebate.

What happens if you don't pay? preview

What happens if you don't pay?

If you're finding it hard to pay, talk to us. We can often help you avoid recovery steps.

Our charges preview

Our charges

What you pay for water and sewer use. Learn more about our charges

Interpreter service preview

Interpreter service

If English is not your first language, these translation services can help.

Manage your bills anywhere, anytime with My Account

Have your water bill delivered straight to your inbox and manage your account online anytime using My Account.

What can you do in My Account?

  • View current and past water bills 
  • Check your balance and due dates  
  • Make a payment 
  • Set up Easy Pay or direct debit
  • Request extra time to pay
  • Download copies of your bills 
  • Update your contact details and communication preferences 

Is your bill higher than normal?

It can be worrying when your bill is higher than expected.

Find out how to check your usage and better understand what might have changed.

Residential Pricing, fees and charges

Find out what you can expect to pay for water use and services as a residential customer.

View charges

Business pricing, fees and charges

See the pricing, fees and charges for water use and services as a business customer.

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