Work out water connection charges instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
A new water connection attracts a connection fee scaled by tap size, a refundable security deposit, and road cutting and restoration charges where the main is across a paved road. Separating refundable from non-refundable matters for cash flow and for the project cost that can be capitalised.
Connection charges
Total = connection size x rate per mm + road restoration + refundable deposit
Preliminary estimate only. Connection charges, deposits and restoration fees are set by the water utility and must be confirmed locally.
Total = connection size x rate per mm + road restoration + refundable deposit. A new water connection attracts a connection fee scaled by tap size, a refundable security deposit, and road cutting and restoration charges where the main is across a paved road.
Larger connections draw more water and impose more load on the network, so the tariff acts as a capacity charge as well as a work cost recovery.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Connection size, Connection charge rate, Refundable security deposit, Road cutting and restoration. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.