what is a sewer bill

A sewer bill is a fee charged by your utility company for the amount of wastewater you send back into the system each month. It is based on the amount of water released into the sewer system. The average residential customer is billed for a 5/8" meter. Sewer consumption charge is based on how much sewage is leaving your home. The average residential sewer usage is capped at 36,000 gallons per year. Sewer charges are higher than water costs for many reasons, including the differences between the systems for water distribution and wastewater treatment. The sewer bill is calculated by the amount of water used during a monthly billing period. The sewer bill includes a minimum bill and a volume charge. The minimum bill amount varies depending on the location. The sewer charge can pay for collecting and treating wastewater, which is then converted back into clean water and returned back to local streams, rivers, or canals. The average sewer charge as of 2021 can range from $14 to $135 per month, depending on where you live.