See how much water Christchurch is using.
The water dial below shows Christchurch's total water use yesterday, including commercial users but not usage from private wells. The personal use information below the dial is residential use only.
We use this information to understand how the water supply is being used.
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Find out which water zone you live in.
This zone represents an average day's water use. At this level, we are usually able to cope well with demand.
If our water use gets into the yellow zone, we may start to experience supply issues like reduced pressure.
If our water use stays in the red zone for too long, we may need to implement restrictions, to help ensure fair and sustainable water supply across the city.
A potential location for an Erebus National Memorial, water services delivery, an extension to operations at Burwood Landfill and bus detectors on Manchester Street - here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
20 Aug 2025A project to install new water supply pipes on Main North Road between Johns and Factory roads will get underway next week.
7 Aug 2025New equipment is helping to support the Water Quality Volunteer Project with ongoing monitoring in Pūharakekenui / Styx River.
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Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch