2019 In Review: Tap Gets Its Cool Back: Tap regained sustainable appeal, while local efforts sought to build trust and bust myths.
January 2, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
Tap water chic flooded the zeitgeist amid global outcry over an ever-growing tide of plastic litter filling our parks, streets, rivers, and oceans. Locally, we took on skeptics in city where 40 percent say they drink bottled water at home.
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The Day Fairmount Dam Vanished: 150 Year-Anniversary of the Schuylkill’s Worst Flood: A new series on Philly water history with Adam Levine
October 4, 2019
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Adam Levine, PWD Historian
A century and a half ago today, the worst Schuylkill River flood ever recorded nearly wiped out Philadelphia’s drinking water infrastructure. Historian Adam Levine has the story.
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Philly Water Bar Is Quenching Thirst for Facts About Tap: Tap skeptics are getting refreshed on the truth about local water
July 31, 2019
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Public Affairs
More than just free water, Philly Water Bar is helping people rediscover the extremely sustainable, healthy and affordable drink that’s on tap right in their homes. And we’ve already tipped our tap water cups with thousands of residents.
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Infrastructure Week and Some Big News: We kicked the week off with big plans and a big announcement.
May 13, 2019
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Public Affairs
It’s Infrastructure Week 2019. We’re joining the campaign to highlight the stuff that keeps our city running and starting off with some big news: Mayor Kenney just announced the next Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner.
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10 Awesome Things (and some) from Philly Water Bar’s Launch: Philly Water Bar makes waves at City Hall
April 25, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Pride in Philly tap won over more than few skeptics as over 200 people had a pour our top-quality local drinking water during the pop-up’s debut.
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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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WIP’s Angelo Cataldi Raves About Philly Tap – ‘It’s AMAZING!’: Commissioner McCarty Grants Special Status
April 2, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
One the biggest voices on local airwaves just earned himself the title of Honorary Tap Water Ambassador and an open invite to bartend at the Philly Water Bar, which debuts April 24 in the City Hall Courtyard.
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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 Report on Philadelphia Drinking Water Quality: Local drinking water meets or beats all quality standards
June 13, 2018
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Public Affairs
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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Infrastructure Week 2018: Why Your Meter Matters
May 21, 2018
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Public Affairs
Do you know where your home water meter is and how it works? It might be tucked away in the basement, but it plays an import role in our water system. Knowing how to get the most out your meter can help you avoid a large, unexpected bill caused by a running toilet or other hard-to-notice leaks.
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