Join PWD at the Philly Spring Cleanup at Tacony Creek Park on April 5!: PWD is partnering with local green organizations to clean up Tacony Creek Park!
April 2, 2025
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Cy Bergado
We need your help cleaning up one of the largest illegal dumpsites in Philadelphia! On Saturday, April 5, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will partner with United by Blue, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, The Office of Clean and Green, and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF) for The Philly Spring Cleanup at Tacony Creek Park, from 9:00 […]
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Oh, DAM! The Manayunk Canal is getting ready to reopen.: The Flat Rock Dam project will wrap up this winter and bring back flowing water.
December 6, 2024
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Amy Hopf
On a brisk mid-September day, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) convened at the northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk. Joined by the Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Philadelphia Section, PWD engineers and public engagement staff showed off an important part of the river’s history: the Flat Rock Dam […]
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2023 Spring Cleanup Events Across Philly Watersheds: Help keep debris and litter out of our creeks and rivers.
April 13, 2023
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Public Affairs
Spring has officially sprung — that means it’s time to step outside, bask in warm weather, and volunteer with local cleanups! Your small part plays a massive role in the health of our environment. Events are popping up all over the city and beyond – check them out now!
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Public Input Hearing Dates Set for FY24-25 Rate Case: Rate changes are needed to address rising costs for essential water services.
March 14, 2023
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Public Affairs
In January, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) filed advance notice with the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board of its request to increase water, sewer and stormwater rates and charges over the next two years. As part of a rate-setting process that puts a priority on transparency, there will be four public hearings held virtually in March.
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One-on-One Assistance Sessions: Shutoffs resume July 20. Get help applying for water bill assistance.
July 14, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
To help customers avoid shutoff, we’re hosting online weekly assistance sessions to support customers who need one-on-one help applying for affordability programs or payment agreements.
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Rescheduled: Frankford Beach Cleanup event set for Aug. 23: It’s all part of the Plastic-free Philly effort!
July 13, 2022
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Public Affairs
On Thursday, July 21, PWD will partner with United by Blue, Riverfront North, and the Academy of Natural Sciences for a cleanup at the Frankford Boat Launch, located at 5501 Tacony Street, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
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2022 Spring Cleanup Events: Several local cleanups slated this spring!
March 23, 2022
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Public Affairs
Spring is officially blossoming — the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and park cleanups are back!
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Green City, Clean Waters ‘A Decade in the Community’ Celebration: Join us on Oct. 21 on North American Street!
October 15, 2021
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting Green City, Clean Waters: A Decade in the Community on Thursday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. outside of Crane Arts and along the 1400 block of North American Street.
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Source Water Protection Week: Highlighting important work of protecting waterways we depend on
September 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
New campaign highlights the important work of protecting the waterways we depend on.
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Exploring Germantown Waterways through Poetry: Join poet laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, PWD, & US Water Alliance to create community poetry.
August 10, 2021
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is collaborating with 2020-2021 Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Trapeta B. Mayson, to curate “Wingo-WHAT?” — an artistic intervention designed to shed light on Germantown waterway concerns through poetry, education, and flooding resources.
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