October 4, 2005

UNITED WATER & HOME SERVICE ANNOUNCE ENHANCEMENTS TO LEAKGUARD®

• United Water has entered into a major business partnership with Home Service USA to provide existing and new LeakGuard^® customers with enhanced levels of service, as well as an extended range of valuable services that provide peace of mind and save money for customers.

• Customers receive all the current benefits of LeakGuard^®, including no cap on repair costs, repaving of asphalt and concrete surfaces, and reseeding of lawn areas.

• Home Service has upgraded the service by offering 24/7 coverage, extended customer service hours and faster response times.

• United Water and Home Service are working together to market enhanced services to customers, including sewer line protection, interior plumbing coverage and electrical wiring repair; Home Service will bill customers directly for these services.

• Home Service has years of experience in providing these types of domestic solutions to residential customers, and a robust infrastructure to provide responsive and quality customer service.

• United Water and Home Service represent a team approach to providing new and innovative service products to customers that demonstrate our objective to deliver the best service possible.

• To sign up for Home Service, please call the toll-free customer service line at (888) 866 2128.