City officials, Water Department staff and Mayor James Kenney recognized her tenure in a ceremony marking the end of a dedicated and prolific career in public service.
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Do you have unpaid water bills that piled up over the winter? There are some important things you need to know. Don’t risk losing water at your home and having to deal with all the headaches and fees that will bring. The best way to avoid a shutoff is simple: get in touch with us!
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As part of ongoing efforts to improve our work and better understand your needs, we are conducting a comprehensive survey just for our customers. By participating, you can provide valuable input on PWD services and let your voice be heard.
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We ramped up our response to cold-weather main breaks. Property owners can prep for a deep freeze too by protecting their plumbing and learning how to spot frozen pipes vs. main breaks.
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You have a chance to make our city safer. All it takes is the camera on your phone and a minute of your time.
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After months of public and technical hearings that allow Philadelphia to transparently set rates for the water, sewer and stormwater services we provide, our customers will see changes on their September bills. The independent Water Rate Board officially approved new rates in July for the next two years.
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Philly Fun Fishing Fest is open to all, inviting experienced anglers and newcomers alike to see first-hand just how much our scenic Schuylkill River has to offer. Also, prizes
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Opening hydrants is more dangerous than you think, and definitely illegal. But our friends over at Parks and Recreation have released their list of pool and sprayground openings, and dozens of spots where you can cool off for free will be ready for use before the weekend is over.
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Based on data collected by our Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2017, the annual report details test results showing that Philadelphia’s drinking water meets or is better than all state and federal water quality standards…
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If you’ve been considering getting a wood downspout planter for your home through Philadelphia’s Rain Check program, now is the time to act!
Beginning on July 1, 2018, the participant cost for the wood downspout planter will increase
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