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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Improved Efficiency, Environmental and Financial Outcomes for Municipal Water Systems and your Residents Webinar
by Bill Eller | Aug 25, 2023
Are you looking to protect your homeowners from the unexpected stress and cost of water and sewer line emergencies? The causes of public aging infrastructure affect your residents’ private lines, too, and unexpected service line repairs can cost homeowners thousands...
Household Water Conservation a Losing Battle Without Water Provider Solutions
by Bill Eller | Jul 5, 2023
Water conservation is a widespread concern, with at least 40 states anticipating water shortages by 2024. The causes for the potential shortfall are well known and include droughts and climate change, poor management of demand from a growing population, and water...
Water Service Line Preparation Pays Off for Maryland Homeowner
by Bill Eller | Jun 8, 2023
Rashida B. of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a big believer in being prepared. "I have insurance for everything," she said. "You never know when you’re going to need it." So, when she became aware of plans that would allow her to protect herself from the cost of...
The Hidden Cost of Water Leaks Explained
by HomeServe USA | Mar 15, 2023
The ServLine Leak Protection Program helps protect the water provider and customers from the unexpected cost of a service line leak, including recapturing lost revenue and bad debt. In addition, the effort involved in leak adjustment administration is taken on by the...
Community Roundtable: Overcome Revenue Shortfalls, Protect Consumers & Improve Customer Satisfaction
by Bill Eller | Oct 28, 2022
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...
ServLine Solves Problems for Water Utilities and Their Customers
by Jenna Hazelet | Oct 17, 2022
Flush against the Ohio River and Ohio’s southern border, Lawrence County is home to roughly 25,000 households, and more than half of those depend upon Hecla Water Association for their water service. General Manager Tony Howard and his staff pride themselves on a...
Climate Change, Inflation Put Pressure on Homeowners, Utilities
by Bill Eller | Oct 14, 2022
Warmer water and rising oceans equal more intense and more frequent storms, and the rise in frequency and destruction we’ve seen from storms out of the gulf and across the country are just one of the symptoms of climate change. Hurricane Ian recently demonstrated the...
Lead Water Line Replacement: New York Homeowner Saves Big
by Bill Eller | Sep 20, 2022
Linda B., a New York homeowner, had been widowed and was looking for assurance that repair costs wouldn't force her from her home. She turned to HomeServe. Linda B. of Lockport, New York, has had a difficult time of late, losing her husband in December and struggling...
Water Infrastructure: Cities Shouldering Most of the Cost
by Bill Eller | Aug 9, 2022
Water utilities are struggling with water loss, aging water infrastructure and rising maintenance costs across the country. Bill Eller, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HomeServe, recently interviewed Carolyn Berndt, National League of Cities...
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Municipals Seeking Federal Funds to Address Lead Service Lines May Benefit from PPPs
The dangers of lead exposure are well understood, and replacement of lead water service lines is a key factor in limiting this exposure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has earmarked $15 billion for lead pipe replacements; however, that figure is considerably short...
Muddy Lawn Indication of Hidden Water Service Line Leak
Ken G. of Hermitage, Tennessee, often spent time away from his home during the winter months. As a retiree, it wasn’t a problem for him to secure his home and enjoy himself somewhere else. Unfortunately, after one of Ken’s trips, he came home to an unpleasant surprise...
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