PWD and partners held the annual Philly Fishing Fest, where dozens of community members caught (and released) fish along the Schuylkill River to claim top prizes! See who won the top spots!
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To help customers avoid shutoff, we’re hosting online weekly assistance sessions to support customers who need one-on-one help applying for affordability programs or payment agreements.
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On Thursday, July 21, PWD will partner with United by Blue, Riverfront North, and the Academy of Natural Sciences for a cleanup at the Frankford Boat Launch, located at 5501 Tacony Street, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
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Spring is officially blossoming — the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and park cleanups are back!
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As we await the re-opening of “POOL: A Social History of Segregation” at the Fairmount Water Works, here is a sample of ‘Surfing in the African Diaspora,’ in which Dr. Kevin Dawson cuts against the standard origin story of surfing to highlight fascinating roots along Africa’s Atlantic coast.
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More than 250 ‘green’ enthusiasts of all ages convened in Olde Kensington last month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Green City, Clean Waters.
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The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting Green City, Clean Waters: A Decade in the Community on Thursday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. outside of Crane Arts and along the 1400 block of North American Street.
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The latest draft of a Cottman Ave. concept plan detailing options for streetscape upgrades is complete and ready for public review and input through Oct. 6 via a virtual open house.
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The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is collaborating with 2020-2021 Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Trapeta B. Mayson, to curate “Wingo-WHAT?” — an artistic intervention designed to shed light on Germantown waterway concerns through poetry, education, and flooding resources.
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Without a rate increase, the utility’s financial situation will deteriorate. The ability to make needed repairs will be impacted, increasing risks for water main breaks and other infrastructure failures.
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