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 […]
The Philly Water Bar is a relationship-building tool and interactive platform that educates and engages the public around Philadelphia’s top-quality tap water. Find out where it will be this summer or request the Water Bar for your event!
The Germantown neighborhood is among the most threatened areas in Philadelphia for urban flash flooding. The 2024 Waterway Arts Initiative is a partnership seeking to foster environmental discourse, empower community resilience, and share information and resources about critical flooding issues facing Philadelphia communities.
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 […]
An exciting opportunity for teachers and students, and a tasty recipe for everyone, from our Plastic-free Philly partners!
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 […]
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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 […]