Give Us Feedback for a Chance to Win $100!: 2021 Customer Survey Open for a Limited Time Closed, but will be back next year!
February 1, 2021
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Public Affairs
If we could be doing something better, we want to know about it. If we’re doing something that you love — we want to hear about that, too. Everything we do is funded by your water bill, so we want to make sure we’re providing you with the best services possible.
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Together, We Moved Forward in 2020: A message from Commissioner Hayman
December 29, 2020
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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.
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PFAS Levels Well Below EPA Guideline in Phila. Waters: A thorough study of PFAS in the city’s waterways is out.
October 30, 2020
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Watershed Protection Program Engineer Matthew Fritch
A nearly year-long Philadelphia Water Department study of PFAS in the city’s rivers and streams is out now.
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PWD presents at global IAP2 North American Conference: Art, design, and superheroes: PWD showcases communications tools
October 26, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Last month, Senior Graphic Designer Herbie Hickmott and Community Outreach Specialists Hailey Stern and Maura Jarvis presented at the virtual International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) North American Conference.
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‘Drink More Tap’ Mural Making Waves at Cruz Rec: The water-themed murals are making local + national headlines.
October 6, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Cultivating informative and creative outreach, Drink More Tap—our ongoing project—bridges art with education, spreading awareness about the benefits of drinking Philly tap: it’s healthy, sustainable, and affordable.
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Infrastructure Spotlight: Modernizing Our Biggest Pump Station: State awards $73.3M for Torresdale Rebuild
September 16, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
Our largest pumping station—the Torresdale Filtered Water Pumping Station—is about to get its biggest makeover since it was constructed 70 years ago.
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Why You Should See Philly’s New Water Quality Report: A year’s worth of data shows good news for your tap water.
July 15, 2020
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Public Affairs
Our labs crunch data showing tests for over 100 compounds as well as hardness and other qualities.
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PhillyH2O @ Home: Hydrate with Infused Tap!: Now that we are in the middle of summer, it’s especially important to keep hydrated.
June 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
Knowing we have top-quality tap, you can have some fun with the water by infusing it with flavor!
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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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