January 28th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Cumberland’s Mayor and City Council are considering providing access to a service line warranty for the city’s water customers.  The National League of Cities Service Line Warranty helps residents avoid out of pocket expenses for unanticipated repairs and replacements. A letter would go to water customers about the service that would use local contractors. City Administrator Jeff Silka explained that the program covers water and sewer service lines and some internal plumbing and drainage…

   

“So what this program from the National League of Cities does – it’s a home warranty program. It’s $5.99 a month for external water lines, $12.99 a month if you want to include sewer lines, in-home plumbing $11.99. It’s a voluntary program.”