Stay Informed with PWD’s New Quarterly Construction Newsletter: Spring 2025 Newsletters
April 1, 2025
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Amy Hopf
PWD has launched a Quarterly Construction Newsletter to keep residents informed about construction projects in their City Council District. Each season, subscribers will receive an email newsletter with a roundup of PWD projects happening in their identified ZIP code’s Council District. These emails are for any Philadelphia resident who wants to learn more about PWD […]
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Mussel Hatchery Returns to Fairmount Water Works: Tiny aquatic animals are revitalizing our local rivers.
July 17, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
We’re commissioning some unlikely creatures to help keep our waterways clean – mussels. After being closed for more than two years following flood damage from Hurricane Ida, the Freshwater Mussel Hatchery at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is having a busy spring and summer. This season will mark the third full year PWD is […]
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Wissinoming Park Takes Center Stage: The green space is receiving local, state, and national praise.
July 7, 2022
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Grace Maiorano
Wissinoming Park is a crown jewel of Green City, Clean Waters.
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Philly Water Bar Popping Up in City Hall Courtyard: Free pours every Thursday all summer long
April 16, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Distinct demographic groups buy pricey, pollution-intense bottled water at high rates. Philly Water Bar takes brings this super drink into a setting where fact-based conversations can bubble up.
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‘Philly Water Bar’ = Pouring Philly’s Finest Tap: Our top-notch water will be the star at the inaugural Philly Water Bar.
March 22, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia’s top-quality, affordable drinking water will be the star at the kick off for our Philly Water Bar pop-up, set for noon in the City Hall Courtyard on April 24.
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New Rates in September: What to Expect, What You Help Fund
September 4, 2018
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Public Affairs
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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These 20 businesses teamed up to protect Philly water in a big way: What they did and how they did it
June 29, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Created with the help of a $1.6 million grant we issued through our stormwater program, the Sandmeyer Regional Stormwater Facility collects runoff from 20 industrial properties covering 40 acres along Sandmeyer Lane in the city’s Bustleton neighborhood.
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What’s with the Requested Rate Change?: 9 Ways to Learn More, Get Involved
April 3, 2018
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Public Affairs
Customers, City Council, Mayor Kenney, and the Water Rate Board were recently informed that we need to raise rates. Increased rates will ensure we have the resources we need to better maintain one of the oldest water systems in the country.
As a part of the process—and to promote transparency—we are holding seven Public Input Hearings across the city.
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4th District Water Town Hall with PWD and Councilman Jones
May 2, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
A Water Town Hall will be held for residents of City Council’s Fourth District on Thursday, May 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, located at 3955 Conshohocken Ave. This public forum is the second in a series of Water Town Halls for Philadelphia City Council Districts and will feature Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. and Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Debra McCarty.
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Councilman Mark Squilla and the Philadelphia Water Department Host Water Town Hall
April 24, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Councilman Mark Squilla and the Philadelphia Water Department will hold a Water Town Hall meeting at Our Lady of Port Richmond School, located at 3233 E. Thompson St., on Tuesday, April 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is the first in a series of Water Town Halls for Philadelphia City Council Districts…
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