Commissioner Hayman Testifies before US Senate on Infrastructure Funding: "I know that the nation was long overdue for a landmark investment in water infrastructure."
March 16, 2023
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Public Affairs
As the leader of one of the largest public water utilities in the country and a member of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Board of Directors, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman, Esq. testified before the United State Senate’s Environment & Public Works Committee about implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on March 15th. Watch […]
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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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2023 PWD Customer Survey Now Open!: Take it for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
February 8, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
At the Water Department, we use your voice to inform our improvements. Everything we do is funded by water bills— so we want to make sure we’re providing Philadelphians with the best possible services. For the eighth consecutive year, we’re distributing our annual comprehensive customer survey – a project made possible with support from ImpactedEd […]
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It’s Not Too Late to Apply for State Grants for Water Bill Help: Help for water bill debt may be available through the Pa. Homeowners Assistance Fund.
December 1, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
If you had water bills piling up over the last two years because of impacts from the pandemic, you could get up to $10,000 towards that debt.
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Native American Heritage Day: The traditional territory of the Lenni-Lenape, called Lenapehoking, covers the Delaware River watershed.
November 25, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
A new art project explores our watershed in a way that acknowledges the original stewards of these rivers and streams – the Lenni-Lenape.
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New Schuylkill Grants Protect the Source: Projects help Philadelphia address issues throughout the Schuylkill.
October 3, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
If Philadelphia’s three drinking water treatment plants are where we ultimately do the work that makes our drinking water healthy enough to consume, you might think of source water protection as “preventative medicine.”
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Do you Have an Estimated Reading or Zero Usage? Check Your Water Bill Now!: Avoid getting a big bill for past water use by checking the usage on your bill.
September 8, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
Check your bill now to make sure you aren’t getting a meter read that doesn’t reflect your monthly use.
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Philadelphia Aggressively Securing Infrastructure Funding: Since 2020 we have applied for nearly $1B in federal assistance.
August 26, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
The funding we are working to obtain from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) can help us address the need for $3.975 billion in planned capital improvement projects.
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We’re Hiring Entry-Level Engineers!: Dozens of job openings need to be filled through July 2023!
August 17, 2022
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PWD Recruiting
New PWD opportunities have been posted for entry-level engineers. Dozens of job openings need to be filled through July 2023!
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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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