Water service connection or replacement cost in Iowa
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Iowa put the water service connection or replacement at a median of $6,750 each, with the middle half of bids between $3,571 and $8,731. That is 141 % above the national median of $2,800. Based on 18 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
| Median bid in Iowa | $6,750 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $3,571 – $8,731 |
| National median | $2,800 (+141 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 18 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Iowa
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DES MOINES | Feb 2026 | $6,750 | 18 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Iowa, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: water service connection or replacement unit price. Every unit price in Iowa: Iowa unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a water service connection or replacement cost in Iowa?
Public bids in Iowa put the water service connection or replacement at a median of $6,750 each, with the middle half of bids between $3,571 and $8,731. That is 141 % above the national median of $2,800. Based on 18 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in February 2026.
Is Iowa more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Iowa median bid is 141 % above the national median of $2,800. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.