Philly Fun Fishing Fest returns September 9, 2023
Enjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition on Schuylkill Banks, Saturday, September 9th – Registration open now!
Free Delaware River Fest Returns to Penn’s Landing Sept. 9
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 […]
PWD Response to Penn Environment Sewage Statement
Updated July 24 Penn Environment is a valued partner to PWD and was instrumental in the establishment and adoption of the Green City, Clean Waters (GCCW) program. We appreciate their continued passion for our mission to achieve clean and healthy rivers and streams. As Penn Environment noted in their July 20 “Sewage Pollution in Philadelphia” […]
Water Revenue Correcting Billing Issues with Recently Upgraded Customers
The Philadelphia Water Department and Water Revenue Bureau are aware of a billing issue impacting approximately 14,000 customers. The customers are largely in the northwest of the city and recently had a meter upgrade. The upgraded meters are working properly and do not need to be replaced. The issue is being corrected. What happened: Roughly […]
PWD Response to Penn Environment Sewage Statement – July 20
The below response from July 20 was updated July 24. We are thrilled to see an invested advocate organization that cares so much about water quality in our region. However, the Penn Environment report’s assertions do not consider the reality of implementing the current Green City, Clean Waters plan in addition to more infrastructure projects, done […]
2022 Drinking Water Quality Report
This report features water quality information collected throughout 2022. 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.
Press Release: State Grant Program Returns for One Month and May Offer Customers Up to $5,000 for Past-Due Water Bills
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 […]
West Philadelphia Boil Water Advisory
The Philadelphia Water Department is issuing a boil water advisory for parts of upper West Philadelphia.
UPDATED Water Dept. Investigating West. Phila. Water Outages
UPDATE: The Philadelphia Water Department has issued a boiled water notice for areas impacted by the outage. Please read here. We are aware of reports of widespread water outages in parts of West Philadelphia. We are working to restore water as quickly as possible. Our emergency line is currently experiencing high call volume. Updates will […]
PWD Assisting in I-95 Response, Drinking Water Quality Not Impacted
This morning, a large fire under I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in Northeast Philadelphia caused a portion of the highway to collapse. Pennsylvania State Police closed I-95 in both directions around the area. The fire is under control and City and state agencies are responding to address impacts to residents in the area and […]