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Stormwater Regulations Update: Learn About Some Important Changes

June 19, 2015  |  Brian Rademaekers

In order to make sure new development contributes to Philadelphia’s vision for a modern stormwater system that protects our rivers and creeks, we have a set of standards—collectively called Stormwater Regulations—that let developers know how their property should handle the water that comes from rainstorms and other wet weather events.

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PWD Director of Laboratory Services to EPA: Update Drinking Water Standards!

January 23, 2015  |  Public Affairs

One of those is Gary Burlingame, our Director of the Bureau of Laboratory Services. Gary oversees a staff of 120 people and an annual budget exceeding $10 million focused on drinking water, source water, wastewater, sediment, sludge, and more. He is a thought leader in the industry, widely published on the topic of the sensory aspects of drinking water—what you see, taste and smell in your water—h

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Literally, Breaking News

August 7, 2012  |  Paul Fugazzotto

Pipes, mains, lines – these water infrastructure words have been a hot topic in the Philadelphia news the past few weeks.

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Porous Repouring At Waterview Rec Center

September 20, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

A portion of the porous concrete sidewalk in front of East Germantown’s Waterview Recreation Center was replaced yesterday; the surface of the sidewalk was spalling, or breaking apart.

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