Last week, our homeowners association conferenced with our local water and sewer provider concerning the increases on our water bill vs. the water quality. They did a great job, the water company Quadvest is now flushing lines to remove possible sediment, sampling water from homes in our community, asking opinions of residents, etc... Homeowners Associations sometimes get a bad reputation. But "Many hands make light work" - John Heywood. Does your HOA speak up for you?