Famous Argave Cost Of Water And Sewer In A Home References. Plan on spending anywhere between $1,700 and $5,500 on a private plumbing contractor who will handle connecting your house to the city sewer branch. Sewer rates range widely among utilities and depend on.

Rising costs for operations and maintenance (equipment, personnel, insurance, electricity, etc.) consumer growth and higher demand. The answer lies in how you pay for water. There are two methods—budget allocation and submetering.