Announcements

Alerts, News, & Updates

See Our Statement on the Dangers of Swimming in Philadelphia

Because of the health and safety concerns that come with swimming and any recreation that involves immersion in water, the Philadelphia Water Department does not recommend swimming in any river or creek in Philadelphia. In response to efforts to change the current recreation status of the Delaware River to allow for swimming within the city, […]

Drinking Water Master Plan Released

The Philadelphia Water Department recently completed its Drinking Water Master Plan. For the first time, residents can see a 25-year, $2.5 billion strategic vision for upgrading and expanding Philadelphia’s core infrastructure and protecting the top-quality water we depend on well into the next century. Read the Plan

The latest Philadelphia Water Department Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online here

Based on data collected by the department’s Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2018, the annual report details test results showing Philadelphia’s drinking water meets or is better than all state and federal water quality standards. In addition to viewing or downloading the report over the web, residents can request a free copy in the mail […]

Inspection of water main break location for S. Juniper and Sansom

All parties, their representatives, and experts interested in examining the break location should contact Brendan Reilly to schedule. The site is available for inspection on the following dates: August 17th, 18th and 20th. Brendan’s contact information is:Brendan F. ReillyWater Conveyance ChiefPhiladelphia Water Department To view project updates visit our notifications page. 

Crews Respond to Large Center City Main Break

At approximately 4 a.m., the Philadelphia Water Department was alerted to a water main break at Sansom and Juniper streets. The break occurred on a 48-inch transmission main, which supplies water to a large section of South Philadelphia and Center City. A PWD info tent will be located at 13th and Sansom streets on Thursday, […]

New Report on Philadelphia Drinking Water Quality Released

The latest Philadelphia Water Department Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online here.  Based on data collected by the department’s Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2017, the annual report details test results showing Philadelphia’s drinking water meets or is better than all state and federal water quality standards. In addition to viewing or downloading the 23-page report over […]

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