Alerts, News, & Updates
We’re commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which was passed in October 1972. This monumental piece of legislation and the burst of federal support for water infrastructure that followed revived polluted waterways across the United States – especially here in Philadelphia. Follow along as we honor this milestone with history, events, and […]
Stormwater Connect—a new application that links vendors specializing in stormwater management improvements with non-residential property owners looking to save money on water bills and help local waterways—is now online and ready to use in Philadelphia.
9:00 a.m. UPDATE: The Philadelphia Water Department is aware of a widespread water outage affecting the Pennypack Woods development. We currently have crews working to identify the issue and restore water as soon as possible. We will provide an update once water has been restored. We apologize for the service disruption. 3 p.m. UPDATE: Crews […]
The festivities will take place at Penn’s Landing and Wiggins Park
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHAT: From pedal boats to ferry rides, the 4th annual River Fest will feature a boatload of FREE water-themed fun for the whole family!
The Philadelphia Water Department has received calls from residents in the Kensington neighborhood reporting notes left on doors requesting access to homes to sample tap water. This activity is not associated with the Philadelphia Water Department and customers do not have to grant access. The Philadelphia Water Department will not request access to homes for […]
From 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Schuylkill Banks between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, families and anglers of all ages and experience levels will compete in a friendly morning of free catch-and-release fishing.
Your water bill supports critical infrastructure. We do not profit from rate increases. We ask for the amount needed to cover the cost of services we must provide. On September 1st, 2022, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increases by 6.5%.
Pouring nothing but fresh, cold, and local tap water, the colorful lunchtime Philly Water Bar pop-up will be open in the City Hall courtyard today, Wednesday, August 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
Residential water shutoffs for delinquency were scheduled to resume on July 20, 2022. However, in following with the City of Philadelphia’s public health policies regarding heat emergencies, these water shutoffs will be delayed in anticipation of a Heat Health Emergency being in effect starting Thursday, July 21. Shutoffs will resume after the emergency declaration is […]
Free report compiles a year of data detailing local drinking water quality.