Stormwater drainage

Stormwater drainage charges only apply to customers whose property is located in the catchments of Hunter Water’s stormwater drains. Hunter Water maintains stormwater drainage networks in parts of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Cessnock council areas.

Non residential customers are charged a fixed drainage service charge to cover the maintenance and upkeep of the stormwater pipe and channel networks managed by Hunter Water. Only properties located in teh catchments of Hunter Water's stormwater drains pay drainage charges. For non residential customers, this charge is based on the area of your property or whether it is a predetermined 'low impact' property.

* Low Impact Non Residential Properties are often large in area and are assessed by the Corporation to have a low area of impermeable surface.

For a complete list of current prices see our Customer Charges Guide.