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April Public Input Hearings Set for Requested Rate Increase

Announcements, Press Releases, Rates & Charges

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 Public Input Hearings Announced for Requested Philadelphia Water Dept. Rate Increase    The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board will hold four hearings in April. The public can learn about the proposed two-year increase and provide comment.   PHILADELPHIA—The independent Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board (Rate Board) […]

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Philadelphia Water Department Requests Necessary Rate Increase

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For Immediate Release: February 26, 2025 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 Philadelphia Water Department Requests Necessary Rate Increase Rate change needed to address rising costs; assistance program enrollment greatly increased  PHILADELPHIA –The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) filed advance notice with the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board (Rate Board) of its request to increase […]

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Philadelphia Water Department Highlights Water Conservation Measures Following Drought Watch

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For Immediate Release: November 1, 2024 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 Philadelphia Water Department Highlights Water Conservation Measures Following Drought Watch Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection calls for reduced water use in Philadelphia, 35 counties. PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Water Department supports the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP) call for reduced water use by residents […]

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Water Department launches new map of service line materials to meet new federal regulations 

Announcements, Press Releases, Water Quality

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2024 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 Water Department launches new map of service line materials to meet new federal regulations  Online tool shares existing water service line material records for every Philadelphia property  PHILADELPHIA –The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has launched a new public-facing online map showing PWD’s records of […]

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Philadelphia Secures Over $24M for Water Infrastructure Through Pa. American Recovery Plan Funds

Announcements, Events, Press Releases

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 […]

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Video: Dec. 13 Virtual Presentation on Planned Deammonification Facility

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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 […]

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Free Delaware River Fest Returns to Penn’s Landing Sept. 9

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For Immediate Release: August 10, 2023 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov Delaware River Festival Brings Free Water Fun, Science to Penn’s Landing This annual event brings people together and features a day of family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning to the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts. PHILADELPHIA – End summer with a splash on Saturday, Sept. 9 with […]

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Press Release: State Grant Program Returns for One Month and May Offer Customers Up to $5,000 for Past-Due Water Bills

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For Immediate Release: July 11, 2023 State Grant Program Returns for One Month and May Offer Customers Up to $5,000 for Past-Due Water Bills The LIHWAP grant program has reopened and will accept applications through August 11, 2023. PHILADELPHIA, PA– The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is re-opening today, July 10, 2023, and may provide up […]

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Philadelphia Water Dept. Issues Statement on EPA PFAS Proposal

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For Immediate Release: March 24, 2023 Contact: Brian.Rademaekers@phila.gov | (215) 380-9327 Philadelphia Water Dept. Statement on Proposed PFAS Regulations PHILADELPHIA – On March 14, 2023 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed national primary drinking water regulations for certain PFAS compounds. These proposed regulations include a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of four parts per trillion […]

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