Have a Sec? Help Make Our Freshwater Mussel Hatchery More Awesome!
March 16, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Last summer, we broke the news about an exciting project that’s coming to our historic Fairmount Water Works museum and learning center this fall: an educational freshwater mussel hatchery that will shine new light on these secret river heroes.
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Meet Our New Commissioner and Get the Inside Scoop on How to Work with Philadelphia Water!
March 8, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Over the last decade, we’ve seen an increasingly diverse group of people working to support Philadelphia Water’s programs and infrastructure, something the City has worked hard to achieve.
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Ambitious Proposal Could Mean Big Improvements for Morris Park, Local Water Quality
March 7, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water is looking for residents to provide feedback tonight on designs for a pretty impressive green infrastructure project at Papa Playground in Morris Park that aims to improve the area’s stormwater management and urban habitat while reducing combined sewer overflows that can spill polluted water into our rivers and streams:
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First Schuylkill Scrub of 2016 Cashes in on Collaboration
March 2, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Tires, TVs, lots and lots of plastic bottles and … a check for $32,000?
You never know what you’ll find when picking up trash along Philly’s rivers.
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Francis Myers Rec Set to Do Its Part in Helping Philly Rivers
February 24, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Francis Myers Recreation Center is a big, beautiful Philadelphia Parks and Recreation site in Southwest Philly.
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Have Frozen Pipes? You Might Have to Call a Plumber
February 15, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
When bitter cold sets in like this, it’s not uncommon for pipes to freeze.
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UPDATE: Final Public Input Hearing Announced for Proposed Rate Change
February 12, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
UPDATE:
A final Public Input Hearing for the proposed 2016-17 rate change will take place Thursday, April 7 at 8:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall on the 4th Floor. You are encouraged to attend and submit testimony. If you are unable to attend, you can submit written comments until April 18.
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Green City, Clean Waters Is About to Grow Up. We Want to Hear from You.
February 11, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
This June is a big one for Philadelphia Water.
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Student Artists: Do You Have the Vision to Make Philly Care About Clean Water?
February 10, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
When Philly kids understand what it takes to be a good watershed steward from an early age, it can lead to lifelong habits that help to keep trash and other pollution out of our stormwater system and waterways.
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Calling landscapers and home contractors! Join our Rain Check Team
February 5, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Sustainable Business Network are looking for qualified contractors to work with the Rain Check program. Through Rain Check, Philadelphia Water provides free rain barrels and helps residents pay for landscaping tools that manage stormwater and can beautify their properties.
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