How much would it cost (ballpark) to switch from a septic system to town sewer?

Question

How much would it cost (ballpark) to switch from a septic system to town sewer?

Answer 1

You would have to at least run your main line to the floor and break that open....open a hole to the exterior.....run a ditch to the road...have a licensed contractor who is allowed to break into the city main run the line....seal your existing septic tank (flush it). I think you would be looking at about $20,000. If you were lucky and could do most of the work yourself and have it passed by the city then you would still need the contractor licensed to break into the city main. As soon as I get city sewers I will get a loan if I have to, just to get rid of my sump pit. If you look at the long run and the life of your septic field and tank, it would cost about $20,000 to replace that alone. Don't forget tho' that you would most likely start getting a bill from the water works monthly !!

Answer 2

Most plumbers can give you the answer - find one that knows construction too though!

Answer 3

It will double your water bill. Here they charge more for the sewer than the water itself and both are based on usage.