Philadelphia Aggressively Securing Infrastructure Funding: Since 2020 we have applied for nearly $1B in federal assistance.
August 26, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
The funding we are working to obtain from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) can help us address the need for $3.975 billion in planned capital improvement projects.
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Customers: Flushing Wipes Could Cost You, Damage Infrastructure: Flushing anything but toilet paper could mean pricey plumber visit.
April 14, 2020
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Brian Rademaekers
A surge in wipes could be bad news for residents trying to avoid big expenses like major plumbing repairs.
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Philadelphia Water Department COVID-19 Statement and Updates: Drinking water is safe and customers will not lose water services.
March 16, 2020
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PWD Public Affairs
Important updates regarding our ongoing response to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Celebrating (And Making) Black History at PWD: An amazing story about why being Philly’s first black Water Dept. commissioner matters.
February 20, 2020
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Public Affairs
An amazing story about why being Philly’s first black Water Dept. commissioner matters.
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Green City, Clean Waters Sites That Took Root in 2019: Looking at some of our favorite projects from the program’s eighth year
February 14, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
Our Green City, Clean Waters program celebrates nine years in June. Here are some highlights from 2019.
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Welcome Back, Otter! Greener City, Cleaner Water: A Saturday Morning Cartoon to End Infrastructure Week
May 17, 2019
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Public Affairs
We’re ending Infrastructure Week with a look at our green projects and sharing a short animation that tells the story of how Philly rivers lost wildlife like otters – and how we’re getting ’em back.
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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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Flood Risk Management Task Force: Manayunk Public Meeting
April 28, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Members of the Manayunk community and Philadelphia residents are invited to join City officials for a special meeting highlighting ongoing efforts to protect neighborhoods from the impacts of flooding and storms. The talk is being hosted by the City of Philadelphia’s Flood Risk Management Task Force…
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