During this coronavirus epidemic, we must all come together; figuratively!; to do what we can to ensure community safety by stopping the spread of the virus and protecting those who are most at-risk. That responsibility to community safety is why HomeServe moved our...
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Aging Infrastructure Spending and Tight Budgets Require Creative Funding
It is no surprise to local leaders that federal and state aging infrastructure spending has been dropping for years. However, cities are still faced with the issue of funding maintenance and rehabilitation – and sometimes expansion – of important infrastructure. As...
Building a Stronger America With the EPA and You
President Trump is inviting local and state governments to “Build a Stronger America” through investment in infrastructure. The president’s plan is to spur $1.5 trillion in investment by distributing $200 million in matching grants, while putting decision making into...
New Homeowner Rescued by HomeServe Cares
Katy C., a new homeowner in Hyattsville, Maryland, had a nasty surprise waiting in her mailbox – a water bill for $1,000. “It was usually $80 or $100,” she said of the stunning notice. Katy didn’t understand how her bill could have spiked so high without corresponding...
Build a Stronger America with the EPA
President Trump is inviting local and state governments to “Build a Stronger America” through investment in infrastructure. The president’s plan is to spur $1.5 trillion in investment by distributing $200 million in matching grants, while putting decision making into...
Rebuilding Sewage and Water Infrastructure Is Urgently Needed Publicly and Privately
That our national sewage and water infrastructure is in dire shape is no surprise to anyone – nearly ten years ago, the New York Times wrote an article warning of the then 240,000 estimated water main breaks occurring each year, marveling that, in some parts of the...
Older Homes Are Prone To Plumbing Problems
Old homes have unique charms, but they also may be hiding plumbing problems in their walls and floorboards. Older homes can have a host of problems with the plumbing that you can’t see – it may simply be old and reaching the end of its usable lifespan, piping may have...
Lead in Water: Utilities and Homeowners Must Both Have Skin In the Game to Protect Public Safety
June is National Safety Month, a time when we should consider how to promote safety in our homes and workplaces. There have been many articles and stories in the news covering the lead in water issue. Here are a few highlights, along with some stories from cities who...
Why Do We Need Public-Private Partnerships?
Should cities and municipalities enter into partnerships with private companies? Public entities and private companies have been successfully collaborating for years via advisory boards, stakeholder groups and governance bodies to leverage the collective experience,...
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