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56th / Springfield

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Current Phase:

Start:

June 2022

Completion:

Late Summer 2022

56th / Springfield location

Overview

The Philadelphia Water Department responded to broken 48-inch water main at 56th and Springfield shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9.

In the days since the water main break, PWD representatives have canvassed the area multiple times to identify any residents that experienced water damage as a result of the break, and our cleanup efforts in the community continue.

The Philadelphia Water Department is currently coordinating efforts with the Philadelphia Gas Works to safely access our broken water main so that we can begin repairs to our infrastructure. PGW anticipates that they have approximately 6 weeks of work to do before PWD can begin and have a full assessment of our replacement needs.

An estimated timeline for completion is not yet available, but we will share that information as soon as it becomes available.

Customers impacted by the main break can find claims forms and a Q&A posted here, and can contact the City of Philadelphia Risk Management Office (215-686-1700) to begin the process.

 

Read more information about water main breaks and water emergencies.

Streets Affected

  • S. 56th St. from Warrington Ave. to Chester Ave.
  • Springfield Ave. from S. 55th St. to S. 57th St.
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Project Details

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Project Files

56th Springfield Community Letter 3-26-22March 31, 2022 PWD Claim Form ApplicationFebruary 22, 2022 PWD FAQs Water Main BreakFebruary 22, 2022 56th Springfield Community LetterFebruary 16, 2022

Updates

– PWD work complete

PWD work is complete at 56th St/Springfield Ave to repair water main break. PGW will be complete soon. PWD capital water main project started on 56th from Springfield to Chester in early June.

Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Project Update

– Community meeting for 56th/Springfield: Wed, June 1

The Philadelphia Water Department will hold a virtual community meeting to provide an update on the water main break at 56th & Springfield on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:30pm.

Email John DiGiulio, Community Relations Manager, at John.DiGiulio@phila.gov with any questions prior to the meeting.

Link for virtual meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342556390?pwd=aVhoOHJhVWVlQmtnYlhXeVVlTmNNUT09

  • Meeting ID: 893 4255 6390
  • Passcode: 068749
Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Project Update

– Community meeting for 56th/Springfield project: Wed, March 30

The Philadelphia Water Department will hold a virtual community meeting to provide an update to the community for the ongoing repairs and progress from the recent water main break at 56th and Springfield. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 30th at 6:30pm.

At this meeting we expect to be able to share how much work is left for PGW, a more definitive timeline for PWD, as well as an update on the Risk Management process.

All residents are welcome to participate with any questions or concerns. Email John.DiGiulio@phila.gov with any questions prior to the meeting.

Link for virtual meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88671249508?pwd=OTVIeEdHZy95eXQyTDE1NytVUy9nQT09

  • Meeting ID: 886 7124 9508
  • Passcode: 673691

– Community meeting for 56th/Springfield: Wed, Feb 23

The Philadelphia Water Department will hold a virtual community meeting to provide an update on the water main break at 56th & Springfield on Wednesday, February 23rd at 6:30pm.

Email John DiGiulio, Community Relations Manager, at John.DiGiulio@phila.gov with any questions prior to the meeting.

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