Tired of Dumping?
February 21, 2013 | Public Affairs
311. That’s the number of tires PWD’s Waterways Restoration Team pulled out of Frankford Creek in early February.
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A Kickstart for Green Infrastructure
February 20, 2013 | Public Affairs
Innovative green stormwater infrastructure will help breathe new life into the historic Cynwyd Train Station! The Lower Merion Historical Society is working to raise money over the next month for a new multipurpose stormwater harvesting system for the 125-year old train station.
Read More →Reality TV idea: Chasing Down Delinquent Ratepayers
February 13, 2013 | Public Affairs
One of the biggest complaints we hear from our ratepayers is the idea that while they pay their bills on time and in full, others who are perfectly able to pay are delinquent and getting their water for free.
Read More →Rain Barrel Art Contest: Vote for your favorite design!
January 15, 2013 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is dressing up our big blue rain barrels! Visit the voting page before February 13th to pick your favorite design.
Read More →New Year, New Rates
January 4, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
As the calendar turns over to 2013, the Philadelphia Water Department enters the final phase of the rates process – enacting the rate changes that were settled on by an agreement between the Water Commissioner and Community Legal Services at the end of the public comment period during the summer.
Read More →Giving Thanks
November 21, 2012 | Public Affairs
In the spirit of the season, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) would like to extend its warmest thanks to its staff and multitude of partners that have officially launched Green City, Clean Waters this past year.
Read More →Monday, July 9: PWD Rates Hearing
July 6, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department recently announced its proposal to seek rate changes, beginning October 1, 2012 to maintain the City’s top-quality drinking water distribution, alleviate flooding, meet regulatory requirements and improve the quality of local rivers and streams.
Read More →The Clean Water Bargain: Our Two Cents
June 19, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
As we mentioned in our previous post comparing Philadelphia Water Department rates to those of neighboring utilities, the average Philadelphian uses about 600 cubic feet or almost 4,500 gallons.
Read More →The Clean Water Bargain: Psst. Don’t Tell Your Suburban Friends and Family How Much You Pay for Water.
June 13, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The next time you’re at a party out in Delaware or Montgomery County, you may want to tread lightly on the subject of utility bills. A recent survey of the surrounding areas revealed that many water customers are paying double what the average customer in Philadelphia is paying.
Read More →Good Dogs: Photos from the Queen Village Spokesdog Competition
June 8, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Here’s our photo essay from last weekend’s Philly Water’s Best Friend competition at Mario Lanza Park in Queen Village.
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