Fee Increase for Standpipes from 1 January 2024, water supply charges will increase from $5KL to $7.50KL. Users will need to pay in advance when obtaining a standpipe key from a Council Office. Those obtaining a key from an agent will be invoiced a minimum charge of $22.50. A review of standpipe operations and water usage identified a significant discrepancy of about 8,000KL between SA Water meter readings at the pipes and the records of customers' water use. This cost Council approximately $40,000 in lost revenue.

To enable access to water for community members, there are a number of standpipes located throughout the Mid Murray Council area.

Water taken from the below standpipes which are intended to be used for human consumption should be carted by a registered water carter. Water quality may be affected if using an alternative method of transport and may not be suitable for human consumption. Water transported via an alternative method is undertaken at the consumer’s risk.

Any damage, misuse or vandalism to the standpipe infrastructure may result in the closure and removal of the facility.

Click here to view Council's Register of Fees and Charges for the current price per kilolitre.