# Water, Sewer & Dry Utilities
## Wet utilities
- **Water** — sized for domestic demand **and fire flow** (hydrants). May require looping and specific pressures.
- **Sanitary sewer** — usually **gravity** flow to a main; if the site is too low, you need a **pump/lift station** (added cost and maintenance).
## Dry utilities
- **Electric, gas, telecom/fiber** — coordinated with the utility companies; often installed in shared trenches.
## Key considerations
- **Capacity & connection points** — is there enough capacity at the main, and how far away is it?
- **Offsite extensions** — bringing utilities a long way to the site can be a major, sometimes deal-breaking, cost.
- **Easements** — utilities need easements; plan them so they don't sterilize buildable land.
**Takeaway:** Check capacity and connection distance — long utility extensions can break a deal.
> *Educational content — not legal, engineering, or financial advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction; always confirm with the local authority and your professional team.*
