Press Release: Grease Is For Poles, Not Drains – Super Bowl PSA
Phila. Water Dept. reminds residents taking part in Super Bowl festivities to observe good home plumbing habits by properly disposing of fat, oil, and grease used in cooking.
Media Alert: Philadelphia Residents Could Win $100 by Completing Annual Customer Survey
Previous survey results have led to new programs and customer service improvements. For the eighth consecutive year, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is partnering with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania to conduct an annual comprehensive customer satisfaction survey.
Press Release: Biden Announces $500M Financing for Water Projects
Replacing water mains in 11 areas helps customers remove lead pipes. More funding to support significant plant upgrades in City’s multibillion-dollar plan.
Press Release: PWD Requests Rate Change
Rate change needed to address rising costs; City remains committed to increasing participation in assistance programs.
Media Alert: New App Can Help Property Owners Save, Increase Green Space
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.
Media Alert: Delaware River Fest set for Saturday, Sept 24!
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!
Media Alert: Families, Anglers at Schuylkill Banks for Philly Fun Fishing Fest
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.
Media Alert: TODAY at City Hall Philly Water Bar Pours Free Tap
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.
Media Alert: New Phila. Tap Water Quality Report Out Today
Free report compiles a year of data detailing local drinking water quality.
Today at 12p: Water Department to Unveil Art and Poetry Installations Inspired by Flooding Workshops
Join PWD and 2020-2021 poet laureate Trapeta B. Mayson to unveil community poetry about local flooding Saturday, June 4.