Alerts, News, & Updates
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new dissolved oxygen water quality standards for the portion of the Delaware River in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Water Department will formally comment on the proposed regulations, which will potentially increase the cost of drinking water and other water services for Philadelphia residents. As public discussions about the […]
On December 13th, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) hosted a virtual public presentation highlighting a planned facility adjacent to the existing Southwest Philadelphia Water Pollution Control Plant that will help improve water quality in the Delaware River. Project background: As part of efforts to reduce the amount of ammonia discharged to the Delaware River, PWD […]