A rolling collection of stories, tips, and news powered by the people of the Philadelphia Water Department.
Meet Robert Petrone, one of PWD’s 2026 summer interns, who has been working with PWD’s Green Stormwater Operations team since the beginning of June.
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A green roof for middle schoolers and a golf course wet pond are among the projects recently named 2025-2026 Stormwater Grant awardees. This year, 9 non-residential properties will receive a total of $9.9 million in funding to build green infrastructure retrofits through the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s signature Stormwater Grants program. Stormwater Grants give non-residential […]
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Every quarter, we share updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and stormwater projects in your local City Council District. There are 10 Council Districts in Philadelphia. Here’s how it works: You sign up for construction updates in your inbox and share your ZIP code*. We send this quarterly newsletter to subscribers by ZIP code, […]
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When customers call us, they’re often dealing with something urgent: a high bill, a water issue, or a service concern. That moment matters – and so does how we respond.
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Last Sunday, June 14, fifteen of Philly’s finest dogs entered a friendly competition for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog cape, wagging their way before an enthusiastic crowd at the Philadelphia Brewing Company in East Kensington. Proud owners spoke on behalf of their pups, and each contestant proved loyal to the clean water cause. PWD’s new […]
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Come out to Philadelphia Brewing Company on June 14th at 3 pm and help choose PWD’s next Spokesdog – or enter your pooch in the contest!
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Today we’ll talk with Shiju Kuriakose, Water Utility Manager at the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant, who has been with PWD for 15 years.
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Today we’re talking with Michael Ching, an Environmental Scientist in the Development Services Unit who has been with PWD for one year.
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Today we’re talking with Jeremy Kurian, a Senior Departmental Human Resources Associate who has been with PWD for more than six years.
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Today, we’re talking with Maylee Burgoon, a graphic design specialist with PWD’s Public Affairs division.
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