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All posts tagged: Home Plumbing






New Shutoff Policy: Don't Lose Water this Spring!

March 8, 2019  |  Public Affairs

Do you have unpaid water bills that piled up over the winter? There are some important things you need to know. Don’t risk losing water at your home and having to deal with all the headaches and fees that will bring. The best way to avoid a shutoff is simple: get in touch with us!

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Infrastructure Week 2018: Why Your Meter Matters

May 21, 2018  |  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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We’re Wild About ‘Wonders of Water’: Come See PWD at the Flower Show!

March 9, 2018  |  Brian Rademaekers

Over here at the Philadelphia Water Department, there’s no shortage of people who proudly wear the “water geek” badge, and we’ve also got more than a few proponents of all things green and growing.

So, you can imagine our delight after learning that the theme of the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show would be Wonders of Water.

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