Delaware River Festival 2024
Join us in celebrating the Delaware River at the Delaware River Festival, September 28th, at Penn’s Landing!
Philly Fun Fishing Fest returns September 7, 2024
Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition on Schuylkill Banks, Saturday, September 7th – Registration open now!
Water Quality Notification for Parts of Northwest Philadelphia
Fluctuations in environmental conditions that can impact water quality characteristics led to levels of a disinfection byproduct that were slightly higher than usual in one section of the city. Water remains safe to drink. In short: PWD maintains a careful balance of using enough disinfection to eliminate harmful microbes and limiting disinfection byproducts that the […]
2023 Drinking Water Quality Report
This report features water quality information collected throughout 2023. You will also find information about where your water comes from, and how we protect your safety as water moves from the rivers, through our plants and pipes, and into your home.
2024 Customer Survey Now Open
For the 9th consecutive year, PWD is partnering with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania to conduct an annual comprehensive customer satisfaction survey. The survey is designed with the goal of better understanding residents’ opinions, behaviors, and preferences as they relate to topics such as drinking water habits, water quality, billing, customer service, water infrastructure, and overall perceptions […]
Tours and Career Fair at Queen Lane Treatment Plant May 4
Tour a Drinking Water Treatment Plant & Learn About PWD Careers Experience what the Water Department is all about at our upcoming Open House at the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant and join us in celebrating the beginning of Drinking Water Week, May 5-11! On Saturday, May 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Philadelphia Water […]
Attend the May 10 Public Input Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase
The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board will hold a public hearing in the 2024 Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider (“TAP-R”) Proceeding on Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. The hearing is open to the public and will be conducted remotely via Zoom (internet or phone).
PWD Public Statement on PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (MCL)
The Philadelphia Water Department appreciates EPA’s efforts to address one of the most significant environmental challenges facing the nation. PFAS in drinking water may pose a risk to human health over a lifetime of exposure, and PWD fully supports regulating these compounds. Because we have been studying and monitoring PFAS for years, our scientists provided […]
Mayor Parker Reappoints Commissioner Hayman at Philadelphia Water Department
PHILADELPHIA-Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that Randy E. Hayman, Esq. will continue to serve as Commissioner for the Philadelphia Water Department in her administration. “It is my great honor to continue to serve Philadelphia under the historic administration of our 100th mayor, Cherelle Parker,” said Commissioner Hayman. “We have made immense progress in recent […]
Philadelphia Secures Over $24M for Water Infrastructure Through Pa. American Recovery Plan Funds
For Immediate Release: January 25, 2024 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris, Mayor Cherelle Parker, State Lawmakers, and City Leaders Celebrate $25 Million in State Grant Funding to Philadelphia Water Department Funding supports three projects, with benefits for all Philadelphia residents. PHILADELPHIA –Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan Harris joined […]