The COVID-19 pandemic, a once in a century public health and economic crisis, is putting a strain on every community. Residents are turning to their elected officials, and, with so much uncertainty and scrutiny surrounding the epidemic, that leadership role is a...
As many states slowly begin to re-open, lifting stay-at-home orders and allowing businesses to begin operating again, we’re faced with a “new normal.” In this new normal, every other table at a restaurant is empty, and our hairdresser wears gloves, a face shield and...
The COVID-19 pandemic, a once in a century public health and economic crisis, is putting a strain on every community. Residents are turning to their elected officials, and, with so much uncertainty and scrutiny surrounding the epidemic, that leadership role is a...
No one disputes water is one of our most precious resources and crucial to life. A human being can survive several weeks without food, but for not more than 48 hours without water. The U.S. uses 322 billion gallons of water each day, with 39 billion gallons processed...
It isn’t a matter of if water service lines will fail, it is a matter of when – and that “when” will be sooner than many think, as research has shown that older lines, made of materials such as lead, copper and galvanized steel, have reached the end of their usable...
Beginning in 1986, the use of lead service lines was banned nationwide. In 1991, the Lead and Copper Rule was published and corrosion control programs were implemented. In 2014, the allowable lead content of brass plumbing fixtures was reduced from 8% to 0.25% by...
The Business Development Team discusses the benefits of ServLine.
Myths about the cause of service line failures are common. Many people believe that their service lines will never fail in their lifetime. However, reports indicate that the vast majority of the nation’s water pipes were installed after World War II and are in serious...
The National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe provides homeowners with the peace of mind and satisfaction of knowing that they can be protected from the catastrophic cost of a failed water or sewer service line at their homes. Aging...
Did you know that 41% of Americans said they could pay for an unexpected emergency from their savings accounts? If there's anything we've learned as adults, it's that if something expensive can go wrong, at some point it will go wrong. According to a 2017 by Bankrate,...
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...
New HomeServe Survey Measures Appeal of Subscription Services to U.S. Homeowners State of Home Survey Also Found Many Homeowners Continue to be Financially Unprepared for a Home Emergency Repair Norwalk, CT – August 22, 2023 – Subscription services are available for...
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