Oh, DAM! The Manayunk Canal is getting ready to reopen.: The Flat Rock Dam project will wrap up this winter and bring back flowing water.
December 6, 2024
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Amy Hopf
On a brisk mid-September day, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) convened at the northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk. Joined by the Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Philadelphia Section, PWD engineers and public engagement staff showed off an important part of the river’s history: the Flat Rock Dam […]
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Introducing our new Service Line Map: Sharing records of water service line materials for properties in Philadelphia
October 24, 2024
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PWD Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has just launched a new online map showing our records of water service line materials for every property in Philadelphia. While this new map is mandated by federal law, we are working to make this new tool as useful as possible for our customers. The new laws apply to every […]
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2024 PWD Customer Survey Now Open!: Take it for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
July 23, 2024
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PWD Public Affairs
We value Philadelphians’ experiences with our services. Since our work is funded by your water bills, PWD prioritizes providing you with quality drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and other services. For the 9th consecutive year, we’re distributing our annual customer survey – a project made possible with support from ImpactedEd at the University of Pennsylvania. Every […]
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4 Dos and 2 (Please) Don’ts to Beat the Heat this Summer in Philadelphia: Check out ways to have a fun, safe, and very cool summer in the city!
July 8, 2024
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Eddie Borrelli
Summer is here and with it brings plenty of sunshine, time with friends, and fun adventures in and around the city. But it can also bring excessive heat that can derail anyone’s day, and even health if you’re not careful. Philly has plenty of ways to stay cool this summer, so read on to learn […]
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A Delaware Dilemma: Diving into the science about how to save the sturgeon
February 7, 2024
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PWD Watershed Protection
Are stricter regulations in the Delaware River needed to save the sturgeon, or do anticipated costs to water customers in Philadelphia outweigh the benefits? PWD looks at the science behind a proposed EPA rulemaking.
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2022-2023 Stormwater Grant Awardees: A variety of locally based properties will receive funding for new green retrofits.
August 9, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
From a historic chocolate factory to an affordable housing complex, sites across the city are slated to receive new green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). Created to manage stormwater while reducing bill costs, these green systems will soon be installed on 14 more properties thanks to our Stormwater Grants Program. Distributed through two rounds of grants each […]
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UPDATED: Boil Water Advisory in Parts of West Phila.: Boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia has ended.
June 12, 2023
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Lauren Sell
Español ↓ Français ↓ Kreyòl Ayisyen ↓ 中文 ↓ June 13 Update: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for All Parts of West Phila. Learn more → The Philadelphia Water Department is issuing a boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia effective immediately. This includes customers who lost water or had low pressure in any […]
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Commissioner Hayman Testifies before US Senate on Infrastructure Funding: "I know that the nation was long overdue for a landmark investment in water infrastructure."
March 16, 2023
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Public Affairs
As the leader of one of the largest public water utilities in the country and a member of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Board of Directors, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Randy E. Hayman, Esq. testified before the United State Senate’s Environment & Public Works Committee about implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on March 15th. Watch […]
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Public Input Hearing Dates Set for FY24-25 Rate Case: Rate changes are needed to address rising costs for essential water services.
March 14, 2023
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Public Affairs
In January, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) filed advance notice with the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board of its request to increase water, sewer and stormwater rates and charges over the next two years. As part of a rate-setting process that puts a priority on transparency, there will be four public hearings held virtually in March.
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2023 PWD Customer Survey Now Open!: Take it for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
February 8, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
At the Water Department, we use your voice to inform our improvements. Everything we do is funded by water bills— so we want to make sure we’re providing Philadelphians with the best possible services. For the eighth consecutive year, we’re distributing our annual comprehensive customer survey – a project made possible with support from ImpactedEd […]
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