Water Information Statement

Water information statements (WIS) include the rates and charges on the property that a water authority may have. It also details the water and sewer lines, tariff, and any relevant orders, notices and encumbrances affecting the property.

This certificate can be ordered on Landchecker through the document searches page under certificate searches.

The estimated delivery time varies depending on the authority delivering the certificate. Some authorities offer a priority option for faster delivery of this certificate. Here are the estimated turnaround times for some of the water authorities in Victoria.

Note: Timeframes are as of June 2025, and are subject to change.

Yarra Valley - 4 days

Barwon Water - 8 days

Coliban Water - 12 days

Greater Western Water - 10 days

South East Water - 4 days

Southern Rural Water - 12 days

Central Highlands Water - 12 days

Goulburn-Murray Water

6 days

2 days (Priority Order)

North East Water - 16 days

Westernport Water

15 days

2 days (Priority Order)

Who needs a water information statement?

Anyone planning to sell or buy a property needs a water information statement. If you have a solicitor or conveyancer, they can apply for a WIS on Landchecker on your behalf.

What details are included in a water information statement?

Here are some of the information you can access depending on the authority delivering the certificate.

Annual charges

Volumetric charges

Enumberance plan

Asset information - Sewer & Drainage, Water, Recycled Water, etc.

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