Municipalities across Pennsylvania face intensifying challenges in maintaining water and sewer infrastructure. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, Pennsylvania earned a “D” grade for drinking water and a “D-” for wastewater infrastructure, reflecting aging
systems, frequent breaks, and outdated materials such as lead lines still in service statewide. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) estimates a $20 billion gap in water and sewer infrastructure funding needs over the next decade.
Additionally, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection reports that approximately 20% of drinking water is lost through leaking pipes statewide, representing millions of gallons of wasted water each day. More than 6,600 miles of lead pipes remain in Pennsylvania’s drinking water systems, posing health risks to residents and requiring urgent replacement plans.
Many homeowners remain unaware they are responsible for the water and sewer lines running from their home to the municipal connection. When these lines fail, they face urgent decisions: finding a reputable, licensed local contractor, watersolutions.homeserve.com covering high repair costs often exceeding $3,000, and managing stress and delays during emergencies. With growing labor shortages in plumbing trades, many homeowners delay repairs due to cost or hassle, risking further property damage and wasted water…
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