Together, We Moved Forward in 2020: A message from Commissioner Hayman
December 29, 2020
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Randy E. Hayman, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner
Through dedication, strategic planning, prudent financial management, and creative thinking, we didn’t just maintain critical services: we moved forward. Here’s how.
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PFAS Levels Well Below EPA Guideline in Phila. Waters: A thorough study of PFAS in the city’s waterways is out.
October 30, 2020
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Watershed Protection Program Engineer Matthew Fritch
A nearly year-long Philadelphia Water Department study of PFAS in the city’s rivers and streams is out now.
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PWD presents at global IAP2 North American Conference: Art, design, and superheroes: PWD showcases communications tools
October 26, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Last month, Senior Graphic Designer Herbie Hickmott and Community Outreach Specialists Hailey Stern and Maura Jarvis presented at the virtual International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) North American Conference.
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Water Pollution Control Plants Recognized for Perfect Work: Dedication to clean water awarded by NACWA.
October 19, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
Constant demand makes waste treatment plants challenging but rewarding places to work.
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‘Drink More Tap’ Mural Making Waves at Cruz Rec: The water-themed murals are making local + national headlines.
October 6, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Cultivating informative and creative outreach, Drink More Tap—our ongoing project—bridges art with education, spreading awareness about the benefits of drinking Philly tap: it’s healthy, sustainable, and affordable.
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Delaware River Festival: Safe Family Fun!: Festivities with engaging educational activities connect people to the river Sept. 26 through Oct. 4.
September 25, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
From Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, October 4, Delaware River Festival 2020 will feature virtual and small in-person experiences on both sides of the waterbody!
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Infrastructure Spotlight: Modernizing Our Biggest Pump Station: State awards $73.3M for Torresdale Rebuild
September 16, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
Our largest pumping station—the Torresdale Filtered Water Pumping Station—is about to get its biggest makeover since it was constructed 70 years ago.
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Why You Should See Philly’s New Water Quality Report: A year’s worth of data shows good news for your tap water.
July 15, 2020
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Public Affairs
Our labs crunch data showing tests for over 100 compounds as well as hardness and other qualities.
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PhillyH2O @ Home: Hydrate with Infused Tap!: Now that we are in the middle of summer, it’s especially important to keep hydrated.
June 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
Knowing we have top-quality tap, you can have some fun with the water by infusing it with flavor!
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‘@PhillyH2O at Home: Gardening for Clean Water: Composting allows for fertilizer-free gardens, better for waterways.
May 31, 2020
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Public Affairs
We support gardens because they’re good for Philly waterways and Philly communities.
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