This message is a reminder that Friday, October 17 is the deadline to submit applications during the Stormwater Grants program’s fall 2025 submission cycle. Thinking about preparing an application for the next Grants cycle, in spring 2026? Then be sure to review PWD’s Stormwater Grants Application Guide. This resource explains property eligibility for grants, how to put together a […]
This message is a reminder of our upcoming Stormwater Grants Open House, occurring next week on September 25. Please see below for more information and to register. Also, please note that this Friday, September 19 is the deadline to submit a required pre-application meeting request for property owners pursuing a Stormwater Grants application during the fall 2025 submission cycle. […]
Updated PWD Rates and Charges Philadelphia Water Department’s latest rates and charges went into effect September 1, 2025. Updated charges and fees most relevant to Development Services customers can be found on pages 32-33 within this linked document. Stormwater Grants Program: 2025 Events Stormwater Grants Open House: (September 25, 3:00-6:00 PM) – Are you a […]
This message is a reminder of two upcoming public events, the first of which occurs this Thursday (8/21) afternoon. There is still time to register for both the webinar and September’s Open House. Please see directly below for more information and to register. Stormwater Grants Program: 2025 Events Development Services is pleased to announce two public […]
2024-25 Stormwater Grants Awardees Announced The Philadelphia Water Department recently announced its 2024-2025 Stormwater Grants awardees. A variety of Philadelphia institutions will receive funding for new green stormwater infrastructure retrofits, including six schools, an historic church, and a flamingo habitat. Readers can learn more about the latest awardees and their grant-funded retrofit projects via PWD’s […]
Updated PWD Rates and Charges Philadelphia Water Department’s latest rates and charges went into effect September 1, 2024. Updated charges and fees most relevant to Development Services customers can be found on pages 33-34 within this linked document. Development Checklist resource from Dept. of Planning and Development The Department of Planning and Development recently issued […]
Celebrating PWD’s 2024 Stormwater Pioneers awardees On April 25—during Earth Week—Development Services recognized two privately owned properties for their stormwater management retrofit projects, bestowing on each its Stormwater Pioneers award. Stormwater Pioneers is an annual award that salutes innovation and excellence in stormwater management; this year, both Pioneers projects were made possible with the assistance […]
New Updates to Philadelphia’s “SCAR” Manual Last revised in 2017, Philadelphia’s Sewer Connection and Repair Manual (or “SCAR” Manual) recently received significant updates. With these latest revisions to the SCAR Manual, users will see: Click here to review the newly published SCAR Manual Version 1.2. *Note: If you have accessed the Manual previously, you may […]
Updated Stormwater Management Review Fees: Now in Effect Starting today, September 1, 2023, Development Services has increased some stormwater management fees and implemented two new charges for review and inspection activities. A one-time inspection charge will now be invoiced along with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) hourly review fee. These cost increases for certain […]
Stormwater Management Guidance Manual v 3.3 is now live! Today, Development Services is pleased to introduce Version 3.3 of the Philadelphia Stormwater Management Guidance Manual. With this revision, the reader will see: Additionally, along with the Manual’s various revised sections, the document itself now occupies a new location within PWD’s rapidly expanding Development Services website […]