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...
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...
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 your service line for free! The Service Line Verification Program: The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is digging to check service line materials at […]
content...before they leave. The information will also be used to update our online service line...
content...implement a new tool called a predictive model to help update our Service Line Map....
The first public hearing on proposed stormwater rates changes for Philadelphia’s community gardens was held on Tuesday, October 25. Three additional hearings have been scheduled for the following dates: Monday, November 14th, 2016, Wednesday, November 16th, 2016, and Friday, November 18th, 2016.
contentChanges to current stormwater rates would provide discounts to community gardens that qualify under regulations...
Project #41018 Howard / Orianna will replace water and sewer mains along streets in the Norris Square neighborhood in North Philadelphia. Construction contact information, expected work dates, and streets affected will be listed here when construction is nearing. During construction, an assigned PWD inspector and engineer will be on-site and can answer questions about the work. ...
PWD Prerequisite Approvals for L&I Permits PWD is a prerequisite for numerous approvals issued by Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. The timelines presented here are specific to the PWD prerequisite, not the entirety of the permitting process. More information on L&I permits → Prerequisites for Zoning Permits Prerequisites for Building Permits Prerequisites for Demolition Permits […]
content...this review if they require stormwater management in accordance with the Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District...
content...Overlay District or propose a green roof for additional density as specified in 14-510 and 14-702 of...
content...or smaller (based on volume by District); or 10-12 weeks for taps 4 or greater, from...