PWD’s Review and Permitting Processes 

There have been no changes to PWD submission, review or permitting procedures as a result of the new unit formation. Applications should continue to follow established procedures for obtaining water/sewer connections permits and metering, as well as for submissions to Act 537, Stormwater Management, Private Cost, and Utility Plan Review. Applications who are not familiar with current processes, or how these have been impacted by COVID-19 and the release of L+I’s electronic permitting system (eCLIPSE), should refer to these resources for more information: 

Stormwater Plan Review Drop-Offs by Appointment Only 

Stormwater Plan Review fee payment and Operations and Maintenance Agreements may be mailed or dropped off in-person at PWD Headquarters. In person deliveries are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment email Toni.Todd@phila.gov   

Rates and Charges Adjustments effective September 1, 2021  

Following proceedings of the Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board changes to PWD rates and charges will take effect on September 1, 2021. This includes miscellaneous charges that impact development projects such as meter installation, water connections, and stormwater review fees including an in increase in the Stormwater management Fee in Lieu from $15 to $25 per square foot.

View current and future charges

Updated Pre-Application Meeting Request Form! 

PWD has made significant updates to the pre-application request form to support meeting request related to all PWD development reviews as well as to allow stormwater project tracking to start prior to the ERSA Application. Projects exempt from submitting an ERSA can still use this form to request a meeting with PWD.  Pre-application meetings are optional for most development projects but mandatory for projects receiving Stormwater Grant funding.