Need to connect your water, sewer or recycled water?

Connect a single residential property

All new and/or existing single residential dwellings are required to obtain Westernport Water’s approval (consent to connect) prior to any alteration or new connection(s) to the water supply, sewerage and/or recycled water network.

Commercial farm

Connect commercial property and units

Westernport Water’s standards pertain to the design and construction of sewer and water assets, as well as information on approved sewer and water strategic products, authorised contractors and technical specifications. You can apply for the connection of industrial and commercial property as well as units and private water to Westernport Water’s water supply, sewerage and/or recycled water asset(s), when internal plumbing is required.

Water Connections

To connect to our water system the following information must be provided:

  • A4 scaled building plan, specifically detailing the floor plan

All applications will be processed within 10 business days from the day we receive it.

After the application has been approved your plumber can tap the water main and install the new water meter.

Contact Westernport Water on 1300 720 711 or email westport@westernportwater.com.au for more information about water connections.

For large commercial property connections please contact us on 1300 720 711 or email developments@westernportwater.com.au

Recycled Water Connections

Recycled Water is available in new estates in Cowes and has been mandated for all areas that are now serviced with recycled water.
If you apply for a potable drinking water connection in these areas you are also required to connect to the recycled water system.

Sewer Connections

To connect to our sewer system the following must be provided:

All applications will be processed within 10 business days from the day we receive it.

If you would like to know whether your property can be serviced via alternative means, such as a septic tank, you need to check with Bass Coast Shire Council.

Contact Westernport Water on 1300 720 711 or email westport@westernportwater.com.au for more information about sewer connections.