New Living Wall Acts as a Billboard for Green Tools
August 10, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia residents and tourists in the city’s historic Independence Hall area can now soak in a truly stunning piece of green infrastructure. Thanks to a partnership between Philadelphia Water, the National Park Service, Independence National Historical Park and SHIFT DESIGN, a breathtaking new “living wall” is now managing stormwater runoff from the roof of the Department of Interior building
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Time to Vote for Your Favorite Spokesdog
August 3, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
We received over two dozen nominations for the next Philadelphia Water Spokesdog. And while we personally think all these cute pooches would be great ambassadors in the campaign to spread awareness about the impact of pet waste on our waterways, it’s up to you to vote in the champ.
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Philadelphia Water Makes ASCE’s ‘Game Changer’ List
July 31, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
The American Society of Civil Engineers rolled out a cool new campaign last week to highlight infrastructure projects around the country that they see as “game changers”—investments that have the potential to change the way we live for the better.
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Throwback Thursday: The Amazing ‘Torresdale Conduit’
July 30, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
While a bit eerie—14 people died during the multiyear construction of the project pictured—this photo does give you a real sense of appreciation for the scale of water infrastructure beneath our feet and the herculean effort and sacrifice made by the generations before us to make sure their kids (and all of us) could have a future with clean, safe drinking water
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End Summer with a Bang: Volunteers Still Needed on the Delaware!
July 29, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Looking for a fun way to do some volunteer work before the summer ends?
Time is running out, but we have just the event for you. Philadelphia Water is joining the nonprofit Living Lands and Waters and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary in an upcoming Delaware River cleanup event, and we need your help!
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Community Gets Updates on North Phila. Green Improvements
July 28, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
The Hope Partnership for Education and other community members in North Philadelphia got an update on Green City, Clean Waters improvements planned for their area during the Hope Community Day celebration on Saturday, July 25.
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GSI Partners Offer Green Jobs Training Opportunity
July 27, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Creating a green economy—jobs and services rooted in environmental sustainability—isn’t just a nice side effect resulting from Green City, Clean Waters. Green jobs and their economic benefits were a driving force in Philadelphia Water’s decision to develop a green infrastructure solution to our stormwater management challenges.
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Spoiler Alert: Our Drinking Water Quality Is Really, Really Good
July 24, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Apologies to anyone looking forward to reading our annual Drinking Water Quality Report down the shore this summer, but we just have to get this out there: All the data we collected for the 2015 report confirms our rigorous treatment and testing are resulting in top-quality tap water that meets or beats all quality standards set by the federal government
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Throwback Thursday: Cost of Water in 1898 vs. 2015
July 23, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
When you think about the truly priceless value of clean drinking water—something we all need to survive—compared to what it actually costs, tap water may well be the most undervalued commodity out there.
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Be Safe When Beating the Heat: Save Swimming for Pools!
July 21, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Thanks to ever-increasing efforts to improve water quality, our rivers and streams are cleaner than they’ve been in decades. So we don’t blame you if you’re tempted to take a plunge to beat the stifling heat gripping the city. But don’t.
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