Private utility infrastructure

Definition

Water and sewer lines the park owns itself, which nobody inspects until they fail.

Why It Matters

A park with its own water lines, sewer lines and treatment is a small utility company that also rents land, and none of it is visible on a walkthrough. A failed line under an occupied park is a six-figure repair with residents in place. Ask for the system age and material, any compliance orders, the last inspection, and whether the city has ever discussed taking the system over.