2022 PWD Customer Survey is Now Open Closed!: but it will be back next year!
February 4, 2022
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Public Affairs
Any Philadelphia resident aged 18 or older who takes the survey can enter a raffle to win a $100 gift card.
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Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Seeks Projects to Protect Watershed
January 28, 2022
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Public Affairs
The 2022 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund (SRRF), a grant program managed by the nonprofit Schuylkill River Greenways and supported by the Philadelphia Water Department and other local watershed stakeholders, is now accepting applications.
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It’s Cold Out. You Have No Water. Now What?: How to tell: main break vs. service line leak vs. frozen pipes
January 27, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
Since cold weather can impact both public water mains and privately owned plumbing, customers often aren’t sure what to do when there’s no water. Here are a few tips if that happens to you
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2021: A Year in Review: We reflect on a year of achievements, advances, and milestones.
December 27, 2021
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Public Affairs
From pollution praises to community poetry — infrastructure investments to mural unveilings, 2021 offered a plethora of opportunities allowing us to better serve, engage, and communicate our water services to Philadelphia residents.
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Green City, Clean Waters: A Celebration to Remember
December 3, 2021
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Public Affairs
More than 250 ‘green’ enthusiasts of all ages convened in Olde Kensington last month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Green City, Clean Waters.
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Green City, Clean Waters: A Homegrown Workforce
November 9, 2021
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Public Affairs
Ten years ago, we planted the seeds to grow a green economy. Today, with thousands of skilled individuals working around green stormwater infrastructure tools, this dream has blossomed into a reality.
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School District Named 2021 Stormwater Pioneer: Green stormwater infrastructure at 13 public schools recognized
November 4, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
This year, we are honored to award the 2021 Stormwater Pioneers Award to the School District of Philadelphia. We are celebrating 13 public schools with grant-funded green infrastructure projects. These schools have demonstrated exceptional commitment to maintenance, education, and community engagement around green stormwater infrastructure.
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Green City, Clean Waters ‘A Decade in the Community’ Celebration: Join us on Oct. 21 on North American Street!
October 15, 2021
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting Green City, Clean Waters: A Decade in the Community on Thursday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. outside of Crane Arts and along the 1400 block of North American Street.
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Source Water Protection Week: Highlighting important work of protecting waterways we depend on
September 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
New campaign highlights the important work of protecting the waterways we depend on.
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Cottman Streetscape Virtual Open House Open through Oct. 6: Live virtual presentation set for Sept. 22 —see proposed stormwater upgrades.
September 13, 2021
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Public Affairs
The latest draft of a Cottman Ave. concept plan detailing options for streetscape upgrades is complete and ready for public review and input through Oct. 6 via a virtual open house.
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