Green City, Clean Waters Is About to Grow Up. We Want to Hear from You.
February 11, 2016 | 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 | 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.
Read More →Calling landscapers and home contractors! Join our Rain Check Team
February 5, 2016 | 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.
Read More →The Great Melt Is Here … Are Your Storm Drains Clear?
January 26, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Winter Storm Jonas surely lived up to—and even exceeded—all the Snowpocalypse/Snowzilla hype.
Read More →Worried About Salt? Smart Winter Deicing Tips to Protect Rivers, Creeks and Pets
January 22, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
If you’re the kind of person who thinks about the health of our urban watersheds, you’ve probably wondered if using too much salt on driveways and sidewalks can hurt Philly’s rivers and creeks.
Read More →MLK Day of Service Will Help Philly Rivers. Here’s How:
January 14, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
As far as resumes go, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s is pretty hard to top.
A 200,000-person march on Washington that was crucial in helping to pass the Civil Rights Act? Check.
A year-long bus boycott that eventually led to a Supreme Court ruling declaring segregated buses unconstitutional? Check.
Join Us: Green Infrastructure Planning Meeting for Point Breeze Vacant Lots
January 13, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
You’re invited! Join Philadelphia Water and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson’s office to discuss plans for rain gardens on two publicly owned vacant lots in Point Breeze. Rain gardens are specially designed gardens that soak up stormwater when it rains.
Read More →Two-Year Rate Change Requested to Replace Water Mains, Sewers, Aging Infrastructure and More
January 8, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Today, we notified City Council and the City’s independent Water Rate Board that Philadelphia Water needs to request a rate increase that would go into effect on July 1, 2016.
Read More →Mayor Kenney Names McCarty to Lead Philadelphia Water
January 5, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney rang in 2016 by naming Debra A. McCarty as the new Commissioner of the Philadelphia Water Department. McCarty, the first woman to hold the title of Commissioner, was serving as Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations.
Read More →Be Ready: Frozen Pipes Are No Winter Wonderland
December 30, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
Extreme cold can cause pipes in the ground to expand and contract, and very cold river water can also make water mains more brittle.
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