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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Every quarter, we share updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure 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 […]
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How do we prepare for and complete a Water Revitalization Plan project? With your help! Community engagement is a part of every step of the process. We’re sharing a peek at the process, from start to finish, and how we’ll keep our communities informed every step of the way.
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It’s a name that doesn’t exactly grab your attention – it isn’t flashy and it doesn’t imply a high-stakes endeavor. But if the Philadelphia Water Department’s drinking water system had a heart, it would be the Load Control unit, hands down.
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In December, you may have received a letter from us, sharing information about the material of your property’s water service line. Though our tap water remains safe to drink, it may feel confusing – and even alarming – to receive this notification in the mail. Here’s the story behind these federally required communications.
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Learn how stream restoration is helping Pennypack Park thrive — protecting our water systems, reducing erosion, and supporting wildlife. Residents may have seen construction crews working around Pennypack Park in the Northeast recently. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has two new ecological restoration projects taking place in the park: Benton Brook Sewer Protection and Stream […]
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More than 9,500 customers shared their experience receiving water meter upgrades. Here’s what we heard… When the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) started planning upgrades to customer water meters, we knew there was a lot to learn. I’ve been involved in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)* project since mid-2019. I helped craft the customer-facing communications experience. […]
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From a historic cemetery to a flamingo habitat, an assortment of local sites will receive green infrastructure – thanks to the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). Every year, we grant non-residential properties with funding to install new green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). We’re thrilled to share 11 new properties accepting this well-established award to improve local waterways. […]
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Welcome to the Philadelphia Water Department Quarterly Construction Newsletter – a new resource keeping residents informed about construction projects in their local City Council District! Each season, subscribers receive an email newsletter with a roundup of PWD projects happening in the Council District serving their self-selected ZIP code. These emails are for any Philadelphia resident […]
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PWD has launched a Quarterly Construction Newsletter to keep residents informed about construction projects in their City Council District. Each season, subscribers will receive an email newsletter with a roundup of PWD projects happening in their identified ZIP code’s Council District. These emails are for any Philadelphia resident who wants to learn more about PWD […]
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