Spotlight on Award-Winning West Philly Green Stormwater Project: The 53rd and Baltimore Green and "Complete" Streets project helps reduce sewer overflows while making the area safer.
August 4, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
A core component of Green City, Clean Waters includes creating benefits beyond meeting mandated clean water regulations, as exemplified by a recent project at 53rd and Baltimore, which won the Sustainable Business Network’s 2023 Excellence in Public Project GSI Award this past spring.
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Learn About Local PWD Work with Construction Project Pages: This handy tool lets residents check the status of construction projects in their neighborhood
July 31, 2023
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Amy Hopf
Have you ever noticed Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) construction in your neighborhood and wanted to know more about the project? We have a handy new(ish) tool that gives each project a home on our website: PWD Project Pages These pages let residents find projects in their communities, learn what will be accomplished by the work, and […]
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UPDATED: Boil Water Advisory in Parts of West Phila.: Boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia has ended.
June 12, 2023
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Lauren Sell
Español ↓ Français ↓ Kreyòl Ayisyen ↓ 中文 ↓ June 13 Update: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for All Parts of West Phila. Learn more → The Philadelphia Water Department is issuing a boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia effective immediately. This includes customers who lost water or had low pressure in any […]
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Commissioner Hayman Testifies before US Senate on Infrastructure Funding: "I know that the nation was long overdue for a landmark investment in water infrastructure."
March 16, 2023
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Public Affairs
As the leader of one of the largest public water utilities in the country and a member of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Board of Directors, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman, Esq. testified before the United State Senate’s Environment & Public Works Committee about implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on March 15th. Watch […]
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2023 PWD Customer Survey Now Open!: Take it for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
February 8, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
At the Water Department, we use your voice to inform our improvements. Everything we do is funded by water bills— so we want to make sure we’re providing Philadelphians with the best possible services. For the eighth consecutive year, we’re distributing our annual comprehensive customer survey – a project made possible with support from ImpactedEd […]
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Do you Have an Estimated Reading or Zero Usage? Check Your Water Bill Now!: Avoid getting a big bill for past water use by checking the usage on your bill.
September 8, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
Check your bill now to make sure you aren’t getting a meter read that doesn’t reflect your monthly use.
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Philadelphia Aggressively Securing Infrastructure Funding: Since 2020 we have applied for nearly $1B in federal assistance.
August 26, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
The funding we are working to obtain from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) can help us address the need for $3.975 billion in planned capital improvement projects.
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We’re Hiring Entry-Level Engineers!: Dozens of job openings need to be filled through July 2023!
August 17, 2022
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PWD Recruiting
New PWD opportunities have been posted for entry-level engineers. Dozens of job openings need to be filled through July 2023!
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Wissinoming Park Takes Center Stage: The green space is receiving local, state, and national praise.
July 7, 2022
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Grace Maiorano
Wissinoming Park is a crown jewel of Green City, Clean Waters.
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Introducing Stormwater Connect: The new site is designed to help stormwater vendors and property owners find each other.
June 29, 2022
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Public Affairs
Much like online dating websites, we created an online platform to help property owners find the “right match” for their retrofit journeys.
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