It is up to the property owner. Sewer billing is based upon water consumption. The city will transfer the connections. The new water lines will supply both potable water and fire protection water. Existing water lines that will no longer be needed will be left in place but taken out of service by the utility district.
Water rates commence upon transfer of service.
Sewer rates commence within 90 days of notice of availability or upon time of connection, if this occurs before 90 days elapse. Who is responsible for locating underground electric lines or sprinkler system lines etc. Public utilities are required to be marked by the utility company. The city, by law, will contact the utility companies to mark its lines. Privately owned lines must be located by the owner to the best of their ability.