A rolling collection of stories, tips, and news powered by the people of the Philadelphia Water Department.
For the past decade, we’ve incentivized Philly-based businesses, schools, and other organizations to help restore local waterways by making green improvements right on their properties.
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Spring is officially blossoming — the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and park cleanups are back!
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Over the past decade, a monumental force in the success of Green City, Clean Waters has been ongoing support from external entities. Whether City agencies or community organizations, companies or non-profits, operations large and small have helped shape the last decade of this 25-year plan.
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As we await the re-opening of “POOL: A Social History of Segregation” at the Fairmount Water Works, here is a sample of ‘Surfing in the African Diaspora,’ in which Dr. Kevin Dawson cuts against the standard origin story of surfing to highlight fascinating roots along Africa’s Atlantic coast.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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