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!
Waterway Arts Initiative: Germantown
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.
Tours and Career Fair at Queen Lane Treatment Plant May 4
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 […]
Attend the May 10 Public Input Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase
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).
PWD Public Statement on PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (MCL)
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 […]
April is Earth Month – Plastic Free Philly
An exciting opportunity for teachers and students, and a tasty recipe for everyone, from our Plastic-free Philly partners!