Portable Metered Standpipes
Portable Metered Standpipes
In areas where there are no alternative Public filling points, Southern Water is able to supply approved water carriers or contractors with Portable metered standpipes. These standpipes can be used to facilitate more efficient access to mains water by civil contractors and water carters, utilising approved Hydrant locations. The standpipes are available in different diameters ranging from 25 mm up to 63mm.
The smaller diameter standpipes are primarily intended to provide convenient access to water supplies for small volume local use, such as concrete construction or building works. These can be used in nearly all locations where hydrants are located.
The larger standpipes are primarily intended to enable quick filling of water tanks by water carriers. Due to the volume of water extracted, these devices are limited to use on larger diameter mains, so as not to interfere with water supplies to adjacent customers.
Application forms and associated terms and conditions may be obtained below or by contacting 13MYWATER (13 6992).
Application for portable metered standpipes please click here.
Only registered standpipes issued and authorised by Southern Water are permitted to be used to extract water from Southern Waters mains. This is ensures that only suitable equipment is utilised, in order to protect the hydrants from potential damage and the water system from possible contamination.
Use of non-approved hydrant devices and any unauthorised taking of water from hydrants installed in Southern Waters reticulation system is an offence. Fines exceeding $20,000 are applicable.
Anyone wishing to discuss or register their interest in obtaining a Portable Metered standpipe are advised to contact 13MYWATER (13 6992).