Ipswich water rates

The cost for residential customers starting Monday, July 1, 2024, through 2025, is:

If you use up to 822L of water a day, you will pay $0.915 per kiloliter.

If you use over 822L of water a day, you will pay $1.902 per kiloliter.

People in Ipswich know a lot about water. As kids, they splash through garden sprinklers, and as adults, they have to pay water bills — sometimes big ones! Water is everywhere in the Sunshine State, so it’s easy to forget how important it is until it’s time to pay for it. But how much does water actually cost? In this guide, we’ll explain the price of water in Ipswich, share some trends, and give you tips on how to save water and lower your bills.

How the average Ipswich water bill looks like:

Household Size	Average Quarterly Water Bill	Yearly water bill
1	$158	$632
2	$220	$880
3	$228	$912
4	$229	$916
5+	$254	$1,016

If you want to see a more detailed water rates breakdown, here’s what it looks like:

Water services
Urban Utilities distributor-retailer charge	Per kilolitre
Usage x Price/kL
Tier 1 Usage 2024-2025 (up to 822L per day) Tier 2 Usage 2024-2025 (over 822L per day)	$0.915 $1.902

State bulk water charge	Per kilolitre
Usage x Price/kL
State Bulk Water Charge 2024-2025^	$3.444

Urban Utilities water service charge	Daily price
Daily Price x Days Charged x Dwelling Count
Water Service Charge 2024-2025	$0.672

Sewerage services
Urban Utilities sewerage service charge	Daily price
Daily Price x Days Charged x Dwelling Count
Sewerage Service charge 2024-2025 – Brisbane Sewerage Service charge 2024-2025 – Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset	$1.867 $1.949

If your home uses an average amount of water (274 liters per day), the price has mostly stayed the same over the last 10 years, with a few small changes.

But if you use a lot more water than this, the price changes a lot and is going up.

So what does this mean for you and how does this effect your bill?

Simply put, you’ll get a water bill about every three months. During this 85-95 day period, Urban Utilities will track how much water you use each day and add it all up. For example, if four people live in your home and you use around 388 liters of water per day, your water cost might look something like this:

This doesn’t include other fees you have to pay for the services Urban Utilities provides. So, when you do get your bill and have used about 388L of water per day, you can expect to pay around $360. Here’s an example of what your water bill might look like:

How to save money on your water bill

What if you’re using more water than average or want to cut back? Saving money on your water bill is a great way to reduce household costs. A professional plumber can help find and fix problems, but here are some simple ways to get started:

1. Fix Leaks: Leaks waste a lot of water and can make your bill higher. Check your pipes, faucets, and toilets for leaks often and fix them right away.
2. Use Water-Saving Devices: Things like low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, and dual-flush toilets help use less water.
3. Be Smart About Water: Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, take shorter showers, and only run the washing machine or dishwasher when they’re full.
4. Collect Rainwater: Use rainwater for watering plants and gardens instead of tap water.
5. Pick Drought-Friendly Plants: Some plants don’t need much water but still make your garden look great.
6. Keep Track of Water Use: Check your water meter or compare past bills to see if you’re using more water than usual.

Small changes like these can help you save water and lower your bills.

Conclusion

The cost of a water bill in Ipswich depends on how many people live in a home and how much water they use. Water bills in Queensland are usually higher than in other Australian states because of the hot, humid weather and high water use.

But you can save money on your water bill by making a few simple changes! Fixing leaks, using water-saving devices, being careful with water, and keeping track of how much you use can all help lower your bill.

Queensland’s water pricing is set up to encourage people to save water. This means that if a household uses too much water, they will have to pay a lot more than those who use less.

By using water wisely, families in Ipswich can save money and help protect the city’s water supply for the future.

Let Assure help you to start saving

Sources:

Urban Utilities

Canstar Blue