Taking Care of Storm Drains
Sewers work best when drains are clear! Fall leaves and litter blocking them can lead to flooding. Learn more…
Update: Large Water Main Break Closes Woodbine Ave.
November 23 Update: Woodbine Avenue is closed between 61st Street and 63rd Street until further notice due to infrastructure repairs following a main break at 62nd and Woodbine Ave. Transit riders are advised to check the SEPTA website for any potential detours. November 22 Update: The Philadelphia Water Department responded to a water main break at […]
Unpaid water bills? Don’t wait to be referred to a collection agency
To aid with financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Water Revenue Bureau (WRB) suspended all collection and other enforcement measures for overdue account balances. The Department also stopped all penalties and late fees for water bills. However, these temporary measures have expired, and we’ve resumed enforcement efforts, including referring delinquent residential accounts to collection […]
Upcoming Events: Fishing Fest, River Fest, Belmont Open House and Career Fair
On Saturday, September 9, the Philadelphia Water Department will take part in two free events, one on the Schuylkill and the other on the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing. On September 30, we are opening up our Belmont Drinking Water Treatment Plant for tours and a career fair. Philly Fun Fishing Fest Enjoy a morning […]
New rate information effective September 2023
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, 2023, a monthly water bill for a typical residential customer increased by 7.9%.
Delaware River Festival 2023
Join us in celebrating the Delaware River at the Delaware River Festival, September 9th, at Penn’s Landing!
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 […]