Infrastructure Week Throwback: Graff Collection Shines Light on Early Water Champion, Artist
May 18, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
This post explores the foundations of Philadelphia’s water infrastructure as we continue to highlight the crucial systems that keep Philly running during Infrastructure Week 2016.
Read More →Get the Facts on Lead and Water: Invite Philadelphia Water to Your Next Community Meeting
April 13, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
The danger of lead in drinking water continues to be a hot topic in the news, and we know many people have seen or heard recent features addressing the issue. Because we know that even small amounts of lead may be harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women, we understand why people are concerned.
Read More →Have a Sec? Help Make Our Freshwater Mussel Hatchery More Awesome!
March 16, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Last summer, we broke the news about an exciting project that’s coming to our historic Fairmount Water Works museum and learning center this fall: an educational freshwater mussel hatchery that will shine new light on these secret river heroes.
Read More →Student Artists: Do You Have the Vision to Make Philly Care About Clean Water?
February 10, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
When Philly kids understand what it takes to be a good watershed steward from an early age, it can lead to lifelong habits that help to keep trash and other pollution out of our stormwater system and waterways.
Read More →Artists: Help Us Highlight the Schuylkill River for Art in the Open 2016
December 30, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
Art in the Open (AiO), is a three-day event that gives the public a inside look of the processes behind art.
Read More →Coast Day: Free Boat Rides, LEGO Boats and New Storm Drain Mascots!
September 8, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
It’s once again time for Pennsylvania Coast Day, and that means over 550 people will enjoy a free boat ride on Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Penn’s Landing.
Read More →Spoiler Alert: Our Drinking Water Quality Is Really, Really Good
July 24, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
Apologies to anyone looking forward to reading our annual Drinking Water Quality Report down the shore this summer, but we just have to get this out there: All the data we collected for the 2015 report confirms our rigorous treatment and testing are resulting in top-quality tap water that meets or beats all quality standards set by the federal government
Read More →Investing in Our Brand: Investing in Our Customers
July 13, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
Our new logo and brand, which hasn’t been updated since 1987, is a very visible piece of our efforts to communicate with the 2.2 million customers and other stakeholders we serve and work with every day.
Read More →Pew Center Gives $300K to Shine Light on Secret River Heroes
June 26, 2015 | Brian Rademaekers
Celebrating their 10th year of grant making in Philadelphia, the Center announced its 2015 recipients on June 16. We at Philadelphia Water are thrilled to see the Water Works counted among our region’s exemplary artists and cultural institutions and look forward to the expanded environmental education efforts made possible through this grant.
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