2022 PWD Customer Survey is Now Open!
Friday, February 4, 2022
Any Philadelphia resident aged 18 or older who takes the survey can enter a raffle to win a $100 gift card....
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2021: A Year in Review: We reflect on a year of achievements, advances, and milestones.
Monday, December 27, 2021
From pollution praises to community poetry — infrastructure investments to mural unveilings, 2021 offered a plethora of opportunities allowing us to better serve, engage, and communicate our water services to Philadelphia residents....
Read More →School District Named 2021 Stormwater Pioneer: Green stormwater infrastructure at 13 public schools recognized
Thursday, November 4, 2021
This year, we are honored to award the 2021 Stormwater Pioneers Award to the School District of Philadelphia. We are celebrating 13 public schools with grant-funded green infrastructure projects. These schools have demonstrated exceptional commitment to maintenance, education, and community engagement around green stormwater infrastructure....
Read More →2020 Stormwater Grant Recipients Restore more than Waterways: Sites citywide receive funding to manage stormwater + enhance their communities.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | Grace Maiorano
As we conclude 2020, we’re proud to award 11 resourceful recipients more than $5 million in grants with properties accumulating about 40 Greened Acres....
Read More →Together, We Moved Forward in 2020: A message from Commissioner Hayman
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 | 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....
Read More →Water Pollution Control Plants Recognized for Perfect Work: Dedication to clean water awarded by NACWA.
Monday, October 19, 2020 | Brian Rademaekers
Constant demand makes waste treatment plants challenging but rewarding places to work....
Read More →PWD Mixes Art, Nature and...Water(!) for a Flower Show Gold Medal: Mural From Rain Garden Adds 'Flower Power' Flair
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Our exhibit got top honors for showing how we use the power of nature to heal waterways + the power of art to connect communities with our work....
Read More →Historic Germantown’s Community-Powered Green Upgrade Wins 2018 ‘Pioneers’ Award
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Historic Germantown earns the 2018 Stormwater Pioneers award for their new rain garden, redesigned courtyard space, and commitment to the community and health of our waterways....
Read More →CHOP Gets Recognition for Leading with River-Protecting Green Design
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | Brian Rademaekers
When leadership at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia decided to create a brand-new, centralized facility for pediatric care, their primary concern was easing the stress young patients and their families often face while undergoing treatment. Today, that vision is recognized at the 12-story Buerger Center, a colorful University City building that opened in 2015......
Read More →Year in Review (Part Three): Awards and Grants
Friday, January 27, 2017 | Brian Rademaekers
In the third and final part of our 2016 highlights series, we look at awards received by the Philadelphia Water Department and its employees as well some grants distributed last year......
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