Many of us are one major weather event or mishap away from losing access to our drinking water – from hurricanes and droughts to aging infrastructure, our water utilities are laboring under a heavy burden, while simultaneously struggling to find the funding to address...
The Water/Wastewater industry is having to address 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 including the...
As a bipartisan infrastructure bill comes closer to realization, many municipal leaders may wonder what provisions related to water infrastructure and lead service line replacement means for their communities. The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure...
Congress is considering sending cities as much as $55 billion to remove lead water pipes and service lines from local communities. There are many moving parts to this initiative and some uncertainty about whether and when Congress will approve the funds. The potential...
Biannual State of the Home Survey Finds Many Homeowners Tackling Repairs and Decluttering Homes During COVID-19 NORWALK, CT (June 10, 2021) –HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions, announced the findings of the 12th edition of its...
When Jack C. of Amityville, N.Y., purchased his home three years ago, he knew that there could be issues – the home, for all its charms, was 70 years old. So, when he received information on emergency home repair plans through a partnership with PSEG WorryFree, he...
While aging infrastructure is a well-known and mounting problem for the water industry, underinvestment can have devastating long-term consequences for the U.S. economy and the American public. While there are various governmental funding programs at the state and...
Originally posted by the City of Oceanside, California Since June 2020, the City of Oceanside has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer protection to city homeowners for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the...
Lawsuits and executive orders have made the lead and copper rule revisions uncertain as the Environmental Protection Agency continues to solicit public comment, with the deadline moved to June 17. Additionally, the EPA has proposed to extend the compliance deadline to...
Happy Infrastructure Week! We will be adding new infrastructure information, statistics, and more every day, so don’t forget to check back.Over the Last 5 YearsPeople StoriesItzel Perez Dominguez considered the purchase of a home – her first – carefully. She knew...
Residents are changing their approaches to water conservation, especially as climate change leads to irregular weather patterns. High consumption and water leaks can come through everyday tasks, such as gardening and watering the lawn, but the gallons that can be lost...
For utility customers, a high water bill can result in a long payment plan and a feeling of dissatisfaction with the water utility. ServLine protects the customer from the expense and delivers a seamless and positive claims experience, which increases utility customer...
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