Norwalk, Connecticut – [DATE] – Every year during the third week of May – National Infrastructure Week – a little extra attention gets paid to the state of America’s infrastructure. This includes everything from airports, bridges and roads to drinking water,...
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NY Man Saves $2,700 with Exterior Electrical Plan
by Bill Eller | May 11, 2023 | By State, Customer Testimonials, Education, Financial Shock, New York, Service Line Responsibilities, Testimonials, Water Solutions
The town of Oceanside, New York typically only sees a few severe weather storms every year. So, when local resident and homeowner Tom W. noticed his lights flickering sometimes this past summer during some high winds, he made a mental note to investigate further if it...
Houston Woman Saves Nearly $7,000 to Replace Faulty Plumbing with HomeServe
by Bill Eller | May 11, 2023 | Customer Testimonials, Service Line Responsibilities, Testimonials, Texas, Water Solutions
Frances W. of Houston, Texas, is an older adult on a fixed income, so when she learned about HomeServe's emergency repair plans, she thought it was a good idea. To protect herself from an emergency repair, she enrolled in plans to protect her exterior water and sewer...
Basement Backup Problem Solved by Caring HomeServe Customer Agents
by Bill Eller | Apr 13, 2023 | By State, Customer Testimonials, NLC SLWP, Pennsylvania, Testimonials, Water Solutions
After 40 years in the extermination business, Vincent L. knew good customer service. And when he found himself with a basement full of water while his 88-year-old mother was ill, Vincent needed customer service. "I went into the basement, and it was full of water," he...
Lead Water Service Lines Pose Hidden, Yet Expensive, Danger
by Bill Eller | Apr 10, 2023 | Education, Financial Shock, Lead in Water, NLC SLWP, Water Solutions
When water runs through lead water service lines, it picks up minute particles of lead, carrying them along into homes, where residents drink it, cook with it, and wash their dishes, clothes and themselves in it. More than 9 million homes are served by lead water...
Solutions for Municipalities and Residents
by Bill Eller | Mar 27, 2023 | Communities, Education, Knowledge Center, Large Cities, Millennials, Public-Private Partnerships, Publications, Service Line Responsibilities, Water Solutions
Solutions for residential customers’ water, sewer and interior plumbing line issues can help fund important initiatives while also increasing customer satisfaction and goodwill. Support homeowners and improve engagement with aging infrastructure, water conservation,...
Longtime Customer’s Coverage Pays Off with $4,000 Repair
by Bill Eller | Jan 20, 2023 | By State, Customer Testimonials, Education, Pennsylvania, Service Line Responsibilities, Testimonials, Water Solutions
Ed V. was accustomed to receiving frequent phone calls from his mother Dolores. After all, she's 90 years young and living by herself in her Kulpmont, Pennsylvania home of over 50 years. But on one early February day, Dolores called her son because she noticed water...
HomeServe Ensures a Bright 2022 Holiday Season for Customers
by Bill Eller | Jan 13, 2023 | Education, Frozen Pipes, Home Maintenance, Infographics, Knowledge Center, Public-Private Partnerships, Service Line Responsibilities, Water Solutions
The holidays can be a glorious time of togetherness, giving, and wonderful memories. Unfortunately, for some of HomeServe's customers, the most memorable event of the 2022 holiday season will be that their water or sewer line froze up due to extreme cold temperatures....
Dangerous Lead Service Line Removed From Home by Foundation
by Bill Eller | Nov 29, 2022 | By State, Communities, Customer Testimonials, Customer Videos, Education, HomeServe Cares, Lead in Water, New York, Testimonials, Videos, Water Solutions
Gabrielle’s child was sick with lead poisoning because of their home's lead service line. She and her son lived with her father in his Lockport, New York, home. Her father diligently worked two jobs to help his daughter support his grandchild, despite a series of...
Community Roundtable: Overcome Revenue Shortfalls, Protect Consumers & Improve Customer Satisfaction
by Bill Eller | Oct 28, 2022 | Education, General Videos, Infrastructure, NLC SLWP, Partner Videos, ServLine, Water Solutions
The Water/Wastewater industry will be addressing many issues over the next 20 years: environmental, growing population, rural vs. urban, agriculture, water shortages, financial constraints, etc. One problem that impacts all aspects of the industry is aging...
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Sewer Line Snag Repair Saves Virginia Woman $6,000
Selma of Alexandria noticed some water backing up after some rainy weather, but it wasn't draining. The end of August on the east coast often comes with end-of-summer rain and gloomy weather. So, when Selma N. of Alexandria, Virginia noticed her main...
Ohio Homeowner Saved by Seamless Claim Process for Water Leak
When Keith saw his water bill, he knew there was something wrong, and he knew just what had happened. Not too long before, he had discovered a leaking hose bib outside his home and had it repaired. “I had no idea how long it had been leaking, though,” he said. The...
Residential Water Conservation Solutions Call for Urgency During Periods of Record Heat
The year 2023 was the warmest since records began in 1850, putting it at 2.43 degrees Fahrenheit above the preindustrial average, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The record was driven by fossil fuels and an El Niño climate...