Learn About Local PWD Work with Construction Project Pages: This handy tool lets residents check the status of construction projects in their neighborhood
July 31, 2023
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Amy Hopf
Have you ever noticed Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) construction in your neighborhood and wanted to know more about the project? We have a handy new(ish) tool that gives each project a home on our website: PWD Project Pages These pages let residents find projects in their communities, learn what will be accomplished by the work, and […]
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Stay Cool Safely During Summer Heat: Hydrate and cool off, but avoid hydrants and waterways.
June 21, 2023
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Public Affairs
With more than 90 spraygrounds and spray features available this summer, you and your friends don’t have to open fire hydrants or swim in our unpredictable rivers, where drowning is always a risk.
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It’s Not Too Late to Apply for State Grants for Water Bill Help: Help for water bill debt may be available through the Pa. Homeowners Assistance Fund.
December 1, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
If you had water bills piling up over the last two years because of impacts from the pandemic, you could get up to $10,000 towards that debt.
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Do you Have an Estimated Reading or Zero Usage? Check Your Water Bill Now!: Avoid getting a big bill for past water use by checking the usage on your bill.
September 8, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
Check your bill now to make sure you aren’t getting a meter read that doesn’t reflect your monthly use.
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One-on-One Assistance Sessions: Shutoffs resume July 20. Get help applying for water bill assistance.
July 14, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
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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It’s Cold Out. You Have No Water. Now What?: How to tell: main break vs. service line leak vs. frozen pipes
January 27, 2022
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Brian Rademaekers
Since cold weather can impact both public water mains and privately owned plumbing, customers often aren’t sure what to do when there’s no water. Here are a few tips if that happens to you
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Stay Cool Safely During Heat Waves: Hydrate and cool off, but avoid hydrants and waterways.
June 30, 2021
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Public Affairs
With more than 90 spraygrounds and spray features available this summer, you and your friends don’t have to open fire hydrants or swim in our unpredictable rivers, where drowning is always a risk.
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Seeking: New ‘Spokesdog’: Help Take a Bite Out of Urban Water Poo-llution Problem
April 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
Between April 30 and May 26, city residents can go to @DelawareEstuary and @PhillyH2O on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to cast votes by “liking” their choice for the 2021 Spokesdog. Votes across platforms will be tallied and the winner will be named on May 28.
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Delaware River Festival: Safe Family Fun!: Festivities with engaging educational activities connect people to the river Sept. 26 through Oct. 4.
September 25, 2020
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Grace Maiorano
From Saturday, September 26 to Sunday, October 4, Delaware River Festival 2020 will feature virtual and small in-person experiences on both sides of the waterbody!
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PhillyH2O @ Home: Hydrate with Infused Tap!: Now that we are in the middle of summer, it’s especially important to keep hydrated.
June 30, 2020
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Dottie Baumgarten
Knowing we have top-quality tap, you can have some fun with the water by infusing it with flavor!
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