Officials: Be Wary of Pitches for Water Service Line Protection
Residents may have already received mailings concerning water service line protection policies. But local government officials warn residents to be careful before buying in.
As the temperatures dip below freezing, Southland residents can expect a number of mailings concerning water service line protection plans, and local municipalities are encouraging residents to educate themselves before taking the plunge on buying into a plan. Tinley Park and Oak Forest both recently warned residents that neither municipality is connected, or sponsoring, the service. “There is no partnership between these companies and the Village of Tinley Park,” Tinley Park officials stated in a relase. “The Village neither recommends nor discourages purchase of this private insurance.” Oak Forest Alderman Chuck Toland also encouraged residents to be wary of mailings, and any other contact, that seeks out residents for potential work on …
Richard Simon
8:32 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The average homeowner will go a lifetime and never have a problem with their water service, probably close to 99%. After being in the business for close to fifty years I can only recall 3 or four water line dig-ups due of leaks. Don't waste your money on the insurance. more ›