Access to Pools, Resources Unlocks Our Kids’ Potential
April 1, 2022
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Commissioner Randy E. Hayman, Esq.
America’s Black children are nearly six times more likely to drown than white children. As the Water Commissioner here in Philadelphia, when I step back to consider the disparities which can turn water from a source of life into a fatal threat, I see at the core of the problem a theme which ripples out into so many other areas of life where inequities cause harm: a lack of access.
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2021-2022 Stormwater Grant Awardees: 11 new projects will receive funding to make green improvements
March 31, 2022
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Grace Maiorano
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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2022 Spring Cleanup Events: Several local cleanups slated this spring!
March 23, 2022
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Public Affairs
Spring is officially blossoming — the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and park cleanups are back!
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Green City, Clean Waters: Progress with Partners
March 14, 2022
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Public Affairs
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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Surfing in Africa and the Diaspora: As we await the POOL opening, check out excerpts from the exhibit’s magazine.
February 16, 2022
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Public Affairs
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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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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