Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) Contractor Seminar
Join us on Wednesday, October 9th at the West Philadelphia Sewer Maintenance Facility to meet PWD experts and learn about upcoming contract opportunities.
New rate information effective September 2024
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, 2024, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increased by 12.3%.
PWD Response to “Unraveling the Facts”
The American Littoral Society is a valued partner of the Philadelphia Water Department, and we appreciate their continued passion for achieving water quality improvements to our region’s waterways. However, a recent publication led by the American Littoral Society and supported by additional contributors titled “Unraveling the Facts” includes positions and assertions related to PWD’s programs that […]
Informe de calidad del agua potable 2023
Comparta este informe con todas las personas que beben esta agua, en especial con aquellas que tal vez no hayan recibido este aviso directamente (por ejemplo, personas que viven en departamentos, hogares de ancianos, escuelas y negocios). Para hacerlo, coloque este aviso en un lugar público o distribuya copias personalmente o por correo. Para recibir […]
Delaware River Festival 2024
Join us in celebrating the Delaware River at the Delaware River Festival, September 28th, at Penn’s Landing!
Philly Fun Fishing Fest returns September 7, 2024
Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition on Schuylkill Banks, Saturday, September 7th – Registration open now!
Water Quality Notification for Parts of Northwest Philadelphia
Fluctuations in environmental conditions that can impact water quality characteristics led to levels of a disinfection byproduct that were slightly higher than usual in one section of the city. Water remains safe to drink. In short: PWD maintains a careful balance of using enough disinfection to eliminate harmful microbes and limiting disinfection byproducts that the […]
2023 Drinking Water Quality Report
This report features water quality information collected throughout 2023. You will also find information about where your water comes from, and how we protect your safety as water moves from the rivers, through our plants and pipes, and into your home.
2024 Customer Survey Now Open
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 […]
Philly Water Bar 2024
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!