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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Fightin’ Phils: A Caddis Comeback?
July 17, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Uh, not those Phils. With 62 losses already in the season and the All-Star break just behind us, we’re talking about the comeback of a different kind of “Phils,” the aquatic insects of the family Philopotamidae.
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Greening Smith: What We’re Doing with Eagles’ Connor Barwin
July 16, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water selected West Passyunk’s Smith Playground for Green City, Clean Waters improvements way back in 2012. While we were busy doing community outreach and design for the popular 7.5-acre recreation area, located at 25th Street and Snyder Avenue, we also happened to develop a great relationship with Connor Barwin of the Philadelphia Eagles and his Make the World Better Foundation (MTW
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PowerCorpsPHL Gets a POTUS Shout-out
July 15, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
We’re always talking about what a great relationship we have with PowerCorpsPHL, and we love to point out when the young Philadelphians who help maintain Green City, Clean Waters infrastructure enrich their lives and even turn the experience into jobs in the green industry.
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