Bulk water prices are now set by the QLD Government and these are the major contributor to an increase in water bills for Brisbane residents. Bulk water charges have increased by more than 141% since the QLD Government assumed control.
State Bulk Water Charge per kilolitres (kL) is $1.52 (141.27% increase in 2010-11 from 2007-08)
Tier 1 Charge per kL is $0.65 (16.07% increase)
Access Charge is $162.96 (16.40% increase)