Five Photo Shoots: Philadelphia Water Department at Work: A behind-the-scenes look at what we do
August 7, 2019
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Herbie Hickmott
Herbie Hickmott, Senior Graphic Designer for PWD, shares some of his favorite photos from shoots done over the last few months.
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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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‘Philly Water Bar’ = Pouring Philly’s Finest Tap: Our top-notch water will be the star at the inaugural Philly Water Bar.
March 22, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia’s top-quality, affordable drinking water will be the star at the kick off for our Philly Water Bar pop-up, set for noon in the City Hall Courtyard on April 24.
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Use salt and other ice-melts the right way!: Protect your furry friends and Philly waterways
November 15, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
All deicers can be harmful to our water supply, the environment, and even pets when overused. So, what to do?
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New Report on Philadelphia Drinking Water Quality: Local drinking water meets or beats all quality standards
June 13, 2018
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Public Affairs
Based on data collected by our Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2017, the annual report details test results showing that Philadelphia’s drinking water meets or is better than all state and federal water quality standards…
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Infrastructure Week Highlight: Keeping Our City’s Water Running: $188M budgeted through 2021 to replace pipes and mains that bring you water.
May 17, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
For the Philadelphia Water Department, it’s always “Time to Build”—the theme of Infrastructure Week 2018. Every day, our workers are busy maintaining critical water infrastructure through repairs, replacements, and major new projects.
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Latest Philadelphia Water Quality Data Out Now
June 26, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia residents have 24/7 access to top-quality water, a fact that they check themselves thanks to annual reports the Philadelphia Water Department releases detailing a year’s worth of data. This transparency is a defining quality for public water providers like PWD, and we take pride in the tremendous effort that goes into the constant monitoring done at our labs…
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Philadelphia Water Department Customers Can Win $100, Improve Services with New Survey
May 17, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
As part of ongoing efforts to improve our work and better understand the needs of customers, the Philadelphia Water Department is conducting a comprehensive survey intended collect feedback on a wide range of services. The 2017 Customer Feedback Survey, made possible through a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, measures public opinion…
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Update to Rio vs. Philly Water Quality Blog: The Trash Problem
August 11, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Alan Robinson leads the Schuylkill Navy River Stewards committee, an organization that partners with Philadelphia Water to support our waterway trash removal efforts.
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Philly Fun Fish Fishing Fest and Coast Day: An Action-Packed Day on Our Waterfronts
August 4, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
We’ve teamed up with a number of partners to make September 10 a truly special day for those looking to explore what Philly’s rivers have to offer. If you’ve been hearing stories about the amazing comeback our local waterways are experiencing, this is your chance to grab the family and see it for yourself!
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