Commissioner McCarty Retiring, Honored By Mayor Kenney: 37 Years of Protecting, Delivering Philadelphia’s Water
March 14, 2019
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Public Affairs
City officials, Water Department staff and Mayor James Kenney recognized her tenure in a ceremony marking the end of a dedicated and prolific career in public service.
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New Shutoff Policy: Don’t Lose Water this Spring!
March 8, 2019
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Public Affairs
Do you have unpaid water bills that piled up over the winter? There are some important things you need to know. Don’t risk losing water at your home and having to deal with all the headaches and fees that will bring. The best way to avoid a shutoff is simple: get in touch with us!
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PWD Mixes Art, Nature and…Water(!) for a Flower Show Gold Medal: Mural From Rain Garden Adds ’Flower Power’ Flair
March 5, 2019
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Public Affairs
Our exhibit got top honors for showing how we use the power of nature to heal waterways + the power of art to connect communities with our work.
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2019 Customer Survey Open for a Limited Time: Act now to give input + enter $100 gift card raffle!
February 13, 2019
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Public Affairs
As part of ongoing efforts to improve our work and better understand your needs, we are conducting a comprehensive survey just for our customers. By participating, you can provide valuable input on PWD services and let your voice be heard.
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#PHLSnow Tips to Get You Through Winter: Don’t let snow slow response to water and fire emergencies!
January 16, 2019
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Public Affairs
While we’re usually busy dealing with that wetter form of snow (rain!), the white stuff comes with a special set of challenges and risks—for Philadelphia Water Department infrastructure, our crews out on the streets, and for our customers.
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Resilience Project Cleanup: PWD employees join City workers, Kensington residents to help Philly recover from the opioid crisis
December 27, 2018
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Public Affairs
Philadelphia Water Department employees, including Commissioner Debra McCarty, pitched in for a ‘Philadelphia Resilience Project’ event in Kensington.
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Could You Join Our Team and Adopt a Rain Garden in 2019?: We want you on our mini-grants list
December 14, 2018
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Public Affairs
Thanks to Soak It Up Adoption grants, more than 1,600 people learned about green stormwater tools in their community last year and got involved in protecting Philly waterways. Can your group join and make a difference?
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Crews Now in Winter Mode for Emergency Repairs: What you need to know + protecting your home
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Public Affairs
We ramped up our response to cold-weather main breaks. Property owners can prep for a deep freeze too by protecting their plumbing and learning how to spot frozen pipes vs. main breaks.
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Eye-Popping Schuylkill Cleanup Ends Banner 2018: Spotlight on volunteers, City teamwork
December 12, 2018
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Public Affairs
A huge cleanup along the Schuylkill River added an exclamation point to 2018 litter removal efforts and showcased what City partners and volunteers hope to accomplish in 2019.
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Have a Voice in Cottman Ave’s Brighter, Greener Future: Join us for a December 4 open house
November 29, 2018
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Cottman Avenue Streetscape Team
Cottman Avenue between the Roosevelt Boulevard and Castor Avenue is about to get greener, brighter and safer. But first, the team of departments designing the projects wants to hear from the public at a December 4 open house.
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