You Won’t Believe These Deals!: Shockingly low prices on river-saving rain gardens – all year ’round
November 23, 2018
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Public Affairs
Since people are on the hunt for holiday steals, we thought this would be a good time to tell you what a great deal Philly residents can get on rain gardens, one the most cost-effective tools for residential sustainable stormwater management, throughout the year. This is no Cyber Monday deal, but now really is the ideal time to start your rain garden by taking one of our free workshops!
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Use salt and other ice-melts the right way!: Protect your furry friends and Philly waterways
November 15, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
All deicers can be harmful to our water supply, the environment, and even pets when overused. So, what to do?
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New Rates in September: What to Expect, What You Help Fund
September 4, 2018
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Public Affairs
After months of public and technical hearings that allow Philadelphia to transparently set rates for the water, sewer and stormwater services we provide, our customers will see changes on their September bills. The independent Water Rate Board officially approved new rates in July for the next two years.
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Midtown Village Main Break Repairs: Get Updates: Restaurants and businesses are open as work continues
July 3, 2018
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Public Affairs
On July 3, a 48-inch transmission main, which supplies water to a large section of South Philadelphia and Center City, broke at Juniper and Sansom streets at around 4 a.m. Check back here for updates as Water Department crews work to restore service and make repairs.
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New Report on Philadelphia Drinking Water Quality: Local drinking water meets or beats all quality standards
June 13, 2018
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Public Affairs
Based on data collected by our Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2017, the annual report details test results showing that Philadelphia’s drinking water meets or is better than all state and federal water quality standards…
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Want One of These Beauties? We WOODn’t Wait!
June 1, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
If you’ve been considering getting a wood downspout planter for your home through Philadelphia’s Rain Check program, now is the time to act!
Beginning on July 1, 2018, the participant cost for the wood downspout planter will increase
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Infrastructure Week 2018: Why Your Meter Matters
May 21, 2018
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Public Affairs
Do you know where your home water meter is and how it works? It might be tucked away in the basement, but it plays an import role in our water system. Knowing how to get the most out your meter can help you avoid a large, unexpected bill caused by a running toilet or other hard-to-notice leaks.
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Infrastructure Week Highlight: Keeping Our City’s Water Running: $188M budgeted through 2021 to replace pipes and mains that bring you water.
May 17, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
For the Philadelphia Water Department, it’s always “Time to Build”—the theme of Infrastructure Week 2018. Every day, our workers are busy maintaining critical water infrastructure through repairs, replacements, and major new projects.
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Infrastructure Week 2018: Highlighting Your Investment in Clean Water
May 15, 2018
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Public Affairs
The sixth-annual Infrastructure Week, a national effort to highlight the importance of maintaining and improving the pipes, treatment plants, roads, bridges, runways, communications systems, and other shared resources that make modern society possible kicked off on Monday, May 14 and runs through May 21
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New ‘Quiz,’ Website to Jumpstart Your Discounted 2018 Green Home Upgrade
December 11, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Rain Check—our program best known for providing City residents with free rain barrels—is entering its sixth year with a new website designed to encourage more home landscaping projects that protect local waterways. By visiting the new Rain Check site, residents can now get a jumpstart on sustainable projects in the new year by discovering the best green upgrade for their property…
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