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Stormwater Regulations Update: Learn About Some Important Changes blog post

In order to make sure new development contributes to Philadelphia’s vision for a modern stormwater system that protects our rivers and creeks, we have a set of standards—collectively called Stormwater Regulations—that let developers know how their property should handle the water that comes from rainstorms and other wet weather events.

contentA green roof on the Granary Building that was built in part to meet Philadelphia...

PWD Director of Laboratory Services to EPA: Update Drinking Water Standards! blog post

One of those is Gary Burlingame, our Director of the Bureau of Laboratory Services. Gary oversees a staff of 120 people and an annual budget exceeding $10 million focused on drinking water, source water, wastewater, sediment, sludge, and more. He is a thought leader in the industry, widely published on the topic of the sensory aspects of drinking water—what you see, taste and smell in your water—h

contentHere at PWD, we have some of the nation’s foremost thinkers and practitioners on water...

UPDATE: More Work Expected at 13th and Locust blog post

Philadelphia Water recognizes that work performed last night at that intersection caused some concern among citizens in the area. While the work being performed was not unusual, we apologize for the disturbance and any misunderstanding regarding the nature of our activities.

contentAbove: Workers attempted to uncover this valve box cover on Monday night. More work is...

Stormwater Pioneers page

Previous Stormwater Pioneers Learn more about Stormwater Pioneers we’ve recognized so far. 2022-23: Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Holmesburg Baptist Church, and Congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue 2021: School District of Philadelphia 2020: Chaes Foods & Birchwood at Cedars Village 2018: Historic Germantown 2017: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2015: Popi’s Restaurant 2014: Stanley’s Hardware Check out more Stormwater Pioneers videos →

content...Federal Credit Union The project was planned as an update to the stormwater management infrastructure...

content...Presbyterian Church, Holmesburg Baptist Church, and Congregation Rodeph Shalom Synagogue Fact Sheet 2021: School District...

UPDATE: Final Public Input Hearing Announced for Proposed Rate Change blog post

UPDATE: A final Public Input Hearing for the proposed 2016-17 rate change will take place Thursday, April 7 at 8:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall on the 4th Floor. You are encouraged to attend and submit testimony. If you are unable to attend, you can submit written comments until April 18.

content...the image for more info. UPDATE: A final Public Input Hearing for the proposed 2016-17...

UPDATE: Almost 10K Pounds of Trash Removed; Can You Help Too? blog post

Philadelphia Water is sponsoring a big clean up on the Delaware River with Living Lands and Waters and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, and we're still looking for some fresh volunteers out on the water. In the first few clean up days, members of the community who care about the health of the Delaware have already collected nearly 10,000 pounds of trash!

contentA crew of volunteers celebrates after hauling an impressive load of trash from the Delaware...

Venice Island Update blog post

The construction of an underground storage basin at Venice Island is underway, and demolition of the existing recreation facilities is complete.

contentImage: Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Click for full size map and PDF of trail closure...

Update: From Creek To Sewer Lecture Postponed blog post

As you walk on many of Philadelphia’s sidewalks, beneath your feet is a hidden world of streams that once crisscrossed the city.

contentTonight’s scheduled lecture has been postponed. Rescheduled date will be announced soon. As you walk...

Update to Rio vs. Philly Water Quality Blog: The Trash Problem blog post

Alan Robinson leads the Schuylkill Navy River Stewards committee, an organization that partners with Philadelphia Water to support our waterway trash removal efforts.

contentStormwater runoff pollution isnt just about the things that can make you sick. Litter from...

Service Line Verification Program page

Free program to check the material of underground service lines A limited number of customers have been selected to participate in this free temporary program. If we find lead or galvanized metal, we’ll replace it for free! The Service Line Verification Program: The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is digging to check service line materials at a small […]

content...your service line material before they leave. The information will also be used to update...

content...working to develop and implement a new tool called a predictive model to help update...