Infrastructure

You may see these crews providing customer service on your block. Get details on three specialized tasks they perform and tips on getting help with a clogged drain that's causing flooding....

You may see these crews providing customer service on your block. Get details on three specialized tasks they perform and tips on getting help with a clogged drain that's causing flooding....

Join us during National Customer Service Week (Oct. 7-11) as we highlight the work of PWD customer service employees who interact with City residents daily and provide tips for getting help....

A century and a half ago today, the worst Schuylkill River flood ever recorded nearly wiped out Philadelphia's drinking water infrastructure. Historian Adam Levine has the story....

The newest Strawberry Mansion green initiative was primarily designed to manage local stormwater and protect the Schuylkill River but also helps the neighborhood in several other ways....

Nearly four decades after she began her career at PWD as an engineer, Public Affairs General Manager Joanne Dahme is passing the baton. Watch her exit interview to see why a career in water is rewarding....

Our Basement Protection Program provides free plumbing help for those impacted by overflowing sewers that force water into homes through drains, toilets and other fixtures. Here's everything you need to know and apply....

Herbie Hickmott, Senior Graphic Designer for PWD, shares some of his favorite photos from shoots done over the last few months....

New web features make it easier than ever to see how we determine stormwater fees by looking at which parts of a property are draining into City sewers. Having that knowledge is the first step to filing an appeal if you think we got it wrong....

Cottman Avenue's makeover is advancing, and the City wants your input on a recently finalized concept plan. Come to the Northeast Regional Library between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 to see all the big improvements in the works....