Murals Promote Tap Where More Skeptics Live: PWD/Mural Arts projects started in 2019 get people talking about facts.
				
				
					
						May 8, 2020
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						Grace Maiorano
					
				
				
				
				
				
					
We partnered with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create works of public art with a simple theme: Drink more tap.
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					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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