Ever wondered what the typical residential water bill looks like?  Use the table below to see how your household water use compares against an ‘average’ Auckland household of the same size.

 1 m3 = 1 kL = 1,000 litres

While these figures will give you a rough guide, actual water use will depend on your water usage habits. If you have a large garden, a swimming pool, or prefer baths to showers, the figures for your household may be different.

If your household water use is much higher than these figures, you may have a water leak.  See our easy instructions on how to check for leaks using your water meter.

See also:

• For handy tips on how to save water and reduce your bill, see Saving water in the home. 
  


• Water use in the home – did you know the shower, toilet and washing machine account for around two-thirds of the water used in a typical household?