Those sewer pipes don’t fix or maintain themselves, Darren. Wastewater treatment facilities cost big money to build and operate. If you don’t have a private septic system, it’s likely you are part of a municipal waste management system. Those workers deserve pay too.
I’ve seen many places that either work those costs into their water bills, or as with you, bill them separately.
Darren, I have a septic tank that needs to get inspected every three years. I get it pumped out before every inspection so it's sure to pass. The township charges me $10.00 for the inspection and two years ago when I had both compartments of the tank pumped it cost me $45.00. I know people that live in the borough that have sewage bills.
Sounds like a lot.
I pay $16.80 ( this month ) for sewage.
No sewer bills. Septic. So if something goes wrong, I'm on my own.
I am on a septic tank now, but have paid a sewer bill in the past. They billed quarterly, every 3 months, and based it on your water. My only issue is there was no way to account for watering my lawn. So I paid for water treatment that never left my yard. My only option was to have a separate water line put in for a few thousand dollars. Since I knew I was going to be moving in few years we opted not to do that.
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
