How PWD is preparing for more extreme weather: As extreme weather becomes more common, preparing for it becomes more important
September 18, 2026
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PWD Office of Watersheds
Like other cities around the world, Philadelphia is seeing changes in its weather and climate patterns. According to the Philadelphia Water Department’s Climate-Resilient Planning and Design Guidance engineers, a storm that once had a 1-in-100 chance of happening each year (a “100-year storm”) could have a 1-in-7 chance by the end of the century, assuming […]
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A summer of extremes: Understanding Philadelphia's summer storms and changing weather patterns
September 14, 2026
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PWD Office of Watersheds
This summer has given Philadelphians a glimpse of what scientists say the future may hold. In just a few weeks, Philadelphia faced severe storms, flooding, extreme heat, and smoke from Canadian wildfires. Each event was different, but together they show an important trend: extreme weather is becoming more common.
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PWD Intern Spotlight: Robert R. Petrone: Our interns are here for a short time, but they can have a big impact
August 14, 2026
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Michelle Bailey
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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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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