Might be a stupid question... (quick)

[David L.]

I always see land for sale really cheap in the rural areas of nowhere and always wondered how much it would cost to develop out in the middle of the desert. 

Anyway, what does it mean when the ad refers to a water meter or electrical meter? The context would be a 15 acre lot of land and it says "Water meter paid" No mention of electrical. So is that a fee that you pay the city or the power/water department and if so, how much does it cost to ACTUALLY get water to the place?

What about a cost of a septic tank for drainage either an outhouse or an RV? Looking at some homestead housing options