Water rates
nounwa·ter ratespronounced WAW-tər RAYTS
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Water rates mean?
Charges from your water authority covering a fixed service fee for water supply and sewerage, plus a usage charge based on how much water you consume. Homeowners pay both components.
How the noun Water rates is used
Our water rates came to about $1,200 a year — a fixed service charge plus usage — and we had to budget for them on top of council rates.
Synonyms
water charges, water service fees
Related words
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MLA citation: "Water rates." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/water-rates. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Water rates." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/water-rates.
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