Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Logie Award | Most Outstanding Actor | Colin Friels | Won |
| Most Outstanding Achievement in a Drama Production | Water Rats | Won | ||
| 1998 | Logie Award | Most Outstanding Actor | Colin Friels | Nominated |
| Most Popular Actor | Colin Friels | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Actress | Catherine McClements | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Actress | Catherine McClements | Won | ||
| Most Popular Program | Water Rats | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Drama Series | Water Rats | Nominated | ||
| AFI Awards | Young Actor's Award | Paul Pantano | Won | |
| 1999 | Logie Awards | Most Popular Actor | Colin Friels | Nominated |
| Most Outstanding Actor | Colin Friels | Nominated | ||
| People's Choice Award | Favourite Actor in a Drama or Serial | Colin Friels | Won | |
| Favourite Actress in a Drama or Serial | Catherine McClements | Nominated | ||
| Favourite TV Star | Colin Friels | Nominated | ||
| Favourite Drama or Serial | Water Rats | Nominated | ||
| AFI Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Television Drama | Catherine McClements | Nominated | |
| Awgie Award | Television - Series | Peter Gawler | Won | |
| 2000 | Logie Award | Most Outstanding Actor in a Series | Colin Friels | Nominated |
| Most Outstanding Actor in a Series | Steve Bisley | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Actress in a Series | Catherine McClements | Nominated | ||
| Most Popular Actor | Colin Friels | Nominated | ||
| Most Outstanding Drama Series | Water Rats | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | Awgie Award | Television - Series | John Banas | Won |
| Television - Series | Peter Gawler | Won | ||
| Logie Awards | Most Outstanding Drama Series | Water Rats | Nominated | |
| Most Outstanding Actor in a Series | Steve Bisley | Nominated |
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