Damaged Water Mains & Pipes: Water Infrastructure Emergencies
Learn how we respond and what to do in water infrastructure emergencies like main breaks and frozen pipes.
Video: Dec. 13 Virtual Presentation on Planned Deammonification Facility
On December 13th, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) hosted a virtual public presentation highlighting a planned facility adjacent to the existing Southwest Philadelphia Water Pollution Control Plant that will help improve water quality in the Delaware River. Project background: As part of efforts to reduce the amount of ammonia discharged to the Delaware River, PWD […]
Statement on Draft EPA Dissolved Oxygen Proposal
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft rulemaking that proposes to change dissolved oxygen standards in the Delaware River to provide protections for aquatic life, including the federally endangered Atlantic Sturgeon. The Philadelphia Water Department shares the goal of increasing protections and restoring our local genetically unique reproducing population of sturgeon. Toward this […]
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!