Self‑meter reading in the Northern Adelaide Plains

This page will help you:

• understand your new self‑meter reading requirement
• know when and how to submit your annual meter reading
• avoid exceeding your water allocation
• submit meter readings and photos correctly
• find help and contact details if you need assistance

End‑of‑year meter reading requirement

From the 2025 - 2026 water use year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026), water licence holders in:

• Northern Adelaide Plains Prescribed Wells Area
• Dry Creek Prescribed Wells Area
• Kangaroo Flat Prescribed Wells Area

must submit an annual end‑of‑year meter reading to the Water Licensing Branch, Department for Environment and Water.

This requirement has been added as a condition on your water licence.

When to take and submit your meter reading

Meter readings must be taken and submitted between 1 June and 14 July.

Licence holders will not be contacted in June to notify them of overuse. It is your responsibility to read your meter and monitor your usage. Random compliance checks will be conducted to ensure meters are working and recording correctly.

You are strongly encouraged to read your meter early.

How to submit your meter reading

The quickest and easiest way to submit a meter read is in mywater. 

mywater allows you to manage licences, permits, and trade water in one place.  

Sign up or Login to mywater 

Alternatively, email dewwaterlicensing@sa.gov.au and include your licence number, meter reading and photo of your meter. 

Help reading your meter

A How to read your meter fact sheet is available to assist you, along with the video below.

Contact or next steps

For help or further information:

• call the Hills and Fleurieu team on (08) 8372 7561, option 4
• email DEWWaterLicensing@sa.gov.au