Philly Water Bar marks one year of hydration + education: Since April 2019, our pop-up water bar has served more than just drinks.
May 7, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
During Drinking Water Week 2020, we reflect on the Philly Water Bar’s year-long journey.
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‘@PhillyH2O at Home: TP vs. Wipes!: Try this experiment to see why wipes don’t flush.
April 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
PWD educator Dottie Baumgarten shows what makes toilet paper the only thing to flush.
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‘@PhillyH2O at Home: Social Distancing and City Nature: Learn and engage with our watersheds while following safety guidelines.
April 24, 2020
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Daniel Schupsky
Take part in this fun citizen science activity while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Earth Day @ 50: 5 Ways We Contribute: Clean water and waterways don’t come without a healthy planet.
April 22, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
Five ways the Philadelphia Water Department works to further the ideals that embody Earth Day.
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Customers: Flushing Wipes Could Cost You, Damage Infrastructure: Flushing anything but toilet paper could mean pricey plumber visit.
April 14, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
A surge in wipes could be bad news for residents trying to avoid big expenses like major plumbing repairs.
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Safe Things to Do During COVID-19: Watershed Steward Certification!: Penn State Master Watershed Steward program is shifting 2020 training to Zoom.
March 25, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Starting April 2nd, the Penn State Master Watershed Steward program is shifting its education and training to an online platform.
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Philadelphia Water Department COVID-19 Statement and Updates: Drinking water is safe and customers will not lose water services.
March 16, 2020
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PWD Public Affairs
Important updates regarding our ongoing response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Two ‘green’ businesses clinch top PWD prizes: Stormwater Pioneer Award Winners honored for maintenance of commercial property GSI.
March 11, 2020
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Public Affairs
This PWD award showcases innovation, excellence, and the ability to overcome technical challenges, recognizing private property owners for outstanding stormwater management projects.
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San Juan Explores Philly’s Green Solutions: Our GSI experts met with San Juan’s environmental champions.
February 27, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Through a learning exchange program hosted by The Nature Conservancy, our Deputy Commissioner of Planning & Environmental Services and Public Engagement Team Manager, recently met with representatives from the San Juan-based Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martín Peña.
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Celebrating (And Making) Black History at PWD: An amazing story about why being Philly’s first black Water Dept. commissioner matters.
February 20, 2020
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Public Affairs
An amazing story about why being Philly’s first black Water Dept. commissioner matters.
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