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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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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Crews Now in Winter Mode for Emergency Repairs: What you need to know + protecting your home
December 14, 2018
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Public Affairs
We ramped up our response to cold-weather main breaks. Property owners can prep for a deep freeze too by protecting their plumbing and learning how to spot frozen pipes vs. main breaks.
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Midtown Village Main Break Repairs: Get Updates: Restaurants and businesses are open as work continues
July 3, 2018
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Public Affairs
On July 3, a 48-inch transmission main, which supplies water to a large section of South Philadelphia and Center City, broke at Juniper and Sansom streets at around 4 a.m. Check back here for updates as Water Department crews work to restore service and make repairs.
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UPDATE: Final Public Input Hearing Announced for Proposed Rate Change
February 12, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
UPDATE:
A final Public Input Hearing for the proposed 2016-17 rate change will take place Thursday, April 7 at 8:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall on the 4th Floor. You are encouraged to attend and submit testimony. If you are unable to attend, you can submit written comments until April 18.
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Two-Year Rate Change Requested to Replace Water Mains, Sewers, Aging Infrastructure and More
January 8, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Today, we notified City Council and the City’s independent Water Rate Board that Philadelphia Water needs to request a rate increase that would go into effect on July 1, 2016.
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City Council Imagined a Day Without Water – And They Didn’t Like It
October 6, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
As a part of the national “Imagine a Day Without Water” campaign, City Council backed a resolution recognizing the importance of our water infrastructure and the need for both local and federal investment to maintain the pipes and systems that deliver, remove and treat our water.
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Another Reason to Love Spring: Winter Will Loosen Its Grip on Our Water Mains
March 19, 2015
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Abby Sullivan
This Friday, March 20, is the Vernal equinox–the first day of spring (even though it’s supposed to snow)! Here at PWD, we’re taking one big collective sigh of relief, hoping that the harsh cold of winter is behind us.
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Literally, Breaking News
August 7, 2012
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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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