Dear Friends of District 7,
Many of you have either replaced sewer
lines yourself or know neighbors that have. This is an extremely expensive
repair that can create tremendous hardship for homeowners. Well, Councilman
Dowd, a Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board member, is excited to
announce good news for PWSA customers. Beginning January 1st,
all PWSA ratepayers will receive COMPLETE coverage on their water service line
and sewer lateral lines.
Beginning in 2010, for about $5 a month, PWSA
customers will be completely insured in the event of a water or sewer lateral
line failure or collapse. More details below and coming soon from PWSA.
Sincerely,
Emily
Emily Keebler · Office of Patrick Dowd
· Pittsburgh City Council District 7
emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us ·
412-255-2140
Press Release
DATE:
December 11, 2009
CONTACT: Elaine Zelmanov,
412-255-2140; elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
PWSA
Will Provide Complete Water & Sewer Line Insurance for Customers
“I have heard from
many constituents who simply can’t afford the extremely high cost of
sewer line repairs. This innovative new program will protect them from
financial crisis and protect our city’s fragile water and sewer
infrastructure by ensuring repairs are made quickly,” Dowd said.
“Today I am proud to be a PWSA Board member. This program will save water
and sewer ratepayers thousands of dollars in repairs.”
The insurance program
will require customers to opt-out if they prefer not to participate. The cost
will be approximately five dollars per month for complete water service line
and sewer lateral coverage.
“PWSA Director
Kenney deserves the highest praise for making this program a reality. I
can’t give him enough credit for taking initiative on behalf of
ratepayers,” Dowd added.
Coverage takes effect
January 1, 2010.
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ELAINE ZELMANOV | Chief of Staff
Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd |
Pittsburgh
Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419
elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
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