2025-2026 Stormwater Grant Awardees Announced: Institutions across the City receive funding for green stormwater infrastructure
August 4, 2026
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Thomas Kihn
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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We’re listening: What PWD's customers told the Contact Center, and what we're doing about it
June 29, 2026
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Kinya Kirby, Contact Center Manager
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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Meet Gracie Girl: Longtime Philly resident, lover of the Schuylkill, and PWD's 2026 Spokesdog!
June 22, 2026
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Benjamin Bristol
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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Help PWD choose our next Spokesdog!: Join us at the Philadelphia Brewing Company on June 14th
June 4, 2026
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Benjamin Bristol
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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PWD Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Shiju Kuriakose: In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing these PWD heroes
May 22, 2026
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Cy Bergado
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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PWD Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Michael Ching: In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing these PWD heroes
May 20, 2026
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Cy Bergado
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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PWD Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Jeremy Kurian: In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing these PWD heroes
May 18, 2026
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Cy Bergado
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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PWD Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Maylee Burgoon: In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing these PWD heroes
May 15, 2026
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Cy Bergado
Today, we’re talking with Maylee Burgoon, a graphic design specialist with PWD’s Public Affairs division.
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PWD Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Hasib Ahmed: In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing these PWD heroes
May 14, 2026
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Cy Bergado
Today, we’ll talk with Hasib Ahmed, plant manager at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, who has been with PWD for eleven years.
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PWD 2025 Customer Survey Results – What You Said About Us: What's the same, what's new, and what's next?
April 17, 2026
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ImpactED & PWD Staff
Last summer, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) – in partnership with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania – conducted the 10th annual PWD customer survey. The survey explored Philadelphia residents’ attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors around our core services.
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