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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 23, 1994
TO: Joel Koford, City Manager
FROM: Richard Votapka, Utilities Director
SUBJECT: Comparison of Private vs. Public Water & Sewer Costs Based
on a Standard Three Bedroom/Two Bathroom Home
As requested by you on September 22, 1994, I have researched information on the above
subject which is provided below:
A) Installation of a Typical Private Water System
1) 2" Diameter well Approximately 70' Deep $ 500-$ 700
2) 1 HP Centrifugal Pump $ 250-$ 280
3) Small Bladder Tank $ 100-$ 125
4) 'Water Softener with Brine Tank $800-$2000
Cost Range $1650-$3105
B) 1) Installation of a Typical Septic Tank and Drainfield (minimum of 900 gallon
septic tank with 300 square foot drainfield) Ranges from $1000 - $1200
2) Additional Fill for Typical Lot Ranges from $2000 - $2500
Cost Range $3000 - $3700
Joel L. Koford
September 23, 1994
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C) Present Cost of Connection to the City of Sebastian Potable WaterS sy tem based on
an existing water service line installed to the right-of-way line or front property line.
1. Water Impact Fee
2. Water Meter Installation Charge (includes the application
fee and installation of the 5/8" x 3/4" water meter and check
valve)
3. Water Deposit (Refundable after 2 years of good credit
history)
4. Water Inspection Fee (after the plumber has made the
connection)
Subtotal
$1,100
$ 130
$ 50
$ 25
$1,305
5. Installation of Water Service on Resident's Property
from the R/W line to the House based on 30 feet of
3/4" Sch 40 PVC pipe $ 60 to $ 140
Cost Range $1365 to $ 1445
D) Present Cost of Connection to the City of Sebastian SewerS sy tem based on
an existing sewer lateral installed to the right-of-way line or front property
line
1. Sewer Impact Fee $12650
2. Sewer Deposit (Refundable after 2 years of good
credit history) $ 60
3. Sewer Inspection Fee (after the plumber has made the
connection) $ 25
Subtotal $17735
4. Installation of Sewer Lateral on Resident's Property From the
R/W Line to the House Based on 30 feet of 4" Sch
40 PVC Pipe $180 to $ 240
5. Abandonment of an Existing 950 gallon Septic Tank $200 to $ 300
6. Restoration of an Existing Lawn $ 50 to $ 100
Cost Range $2,165 $21,375
Joel L. Koford
September 23, 1994
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My reference sources include City of Sebastian Ordinance 0-93-19, the Indian River County
Environmental Health Department and local area plumbers and septic tank companies all
within Indian River County.
/sg