by Bill Eller | Sep 3, 2021 | Utah, Green Initiatives, Water Conservation, Infrastructure, Water Loss, California, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, State
The Western United States is experiencing a slow-moving crisis: drought. In fact, drought has impacted more people globally over the past 40 years than any other type of natural disaster, and it is the second most costly natural disaster in the United States,...
by Bill Eller | Aug 10, 2020 | Education, Service Line Responsibilities, State, Knowledge Center, Lead in Water, California, White Papers
Our communities have an aging infrastructure problem, and water line leaks waste trillions of gallons of water each year. Research has shown that water service lines made of materials such as lead, copper and galvanized steel will reach the end of their usable...
by Bill Eller | Jul 10, 2020 | State, Wyoming, Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, Infrastructure, Virginia, Louisiana, California, Arizona, EPA, Maryland, Education, Montana
Infrastructure is aging, the national deficit is growing and tax revenue has taken a hit from COVID-19. Many communities are wondering where they will find the funds to provide basic services to their residents, let alone address deferred maintenance on infrastructure...
by bstickle | Apr 28, 2020 | California, Education, State, Home Maintenance, Financial Shock
HomeServe USA, a leading provider of home repair solutions, launched Telefix, a new remote home repair assistance option. The new service, which is in early release, allows qualified technicians to remotely examine, diagnose, and even offer repair guidance to help...
by Bill Eller | Nov 6, 2019 | Education, State, Intergenerational Communities, California
“Raw,” or “live” water has become trendy, especially in California and New England, and it’s dangerous. Raw water startups are popping up around the country, and people are sharing the locations of springs where raw water can be obtained in areas that don’t have...
by Bill Eller | Sep 11, 2019 | State, Infrastructure, Water Loss, California
You may think you’re saving money by delaying capital improvements and approaching repairs on a reactive, instead of proactive, basis. After all, addressing aging infrastructure is a pricey proposition. But so is losing thousands, or possibly millions, of gallons of...