Why is my sewer bill higher than my water bill?

Drinking water requires treatment before it is delivered to customers. After the water is used, the resulting "wastewater" requires an even higher level of treatment, so that when it is returned, it doesn’t harm plants, animals or people.

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1. Are the Sahuarita Water Company and Sahuarita Wastewater Utility different from each other?
2. Can I pay my sewer bill online?
3. What are my options to pay my sewer bill?
4. How is my wastewater bill calculated?
5. What do my wastewater fees pay for?
6. Can I appeal my sewer bill?
7. Is there assistance available for payment of wastewater bills?
8. Why is my sewer bill higher than my water bill?
9. How should I go about emptying my pool?
10. What can I do to protect my pipes and the town's sewer infrastructure?