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South Street Main Replacements

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Current Phase:

Estimated Start:

October 2026

Estimated Completion:

Late 2027

Overview

Project #20661 South St Main Replacements will replace water mains along South St and connecting streets in Queen Village.

Customers may experience limited water interruptions during construction.

The Water Department will have an assigned engineer and inspector for the project, who will be on-site every day.

For on-site problems/questions about the work, please talk with the inspector or engineer on the job site. Project team contact information is listed below.

Streets Affected

Street Segment Type of Work
South St. from Front St. to S. 8th St.New Water Main
Lombard St. from S. Front St. to S. 2nd St. New Water Main
S. 2nd St. from Lombard St. to South St.New Water Main
S. 3rd St. from Lombard St. to Gaskill St. New Water Main
Kater St. from S. Hancock St. to S. Howard St. New Water Main
Kater St. from S. 5th St. to S. 6th St. New Water Main
Hancock St. from Gaskill St. to South St. New Water Main
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Project #20661

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Project Files

#20661 Construction Starting LetterOctober 7, 2026 Queen Village Meeting Flyer June 25June 24, 2026 #20661 Preparing Project LetterOctober 7, 2026 #20661 South Street Community Meeting 10.16.24October 7, 2024 #20661 South St Initial Outreach LetterOctober 7, 2024 Project Area Map for #20661October 7, 2024

Updates

– South St Community Meeting: Bella Vista Neighbors Association

Meeting at Bella Vista Neighbors Association. PWD shared updates on Project #20661, and other projects in the area.

– South St Construction Starting Letter

#20661 Construction Starting Letter mailed to 1840 residents.

Construction is starting October 2026

Work is expected to take place Fall 2026 – Fall 2027. Residents should expect disruptions of water service for house connections to new pipes and when main connections are completed. PWD will alert you before planned service interruptions. Construction locations and project team contact information are listed above.

Construction Impacts

  • Typical construction hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Construction crews will do everything possible to schedule interruptions of service during business off hours
  • Street parking and road access during hours of construction may be restricted.
  • Temporary “No Parking” signs will be installed as needed for safety and construction.
  • Pedestrian access, trash collection, and deliveries will be maintained. Check with SEPTA for any detours.
Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Project Update

– Queen Village Neighbors Association Meeting: Thurs, June 25, 2026

Residents are invited to join PWD at South Street Headhouse District’s May Board Meeting to learn more about planned water mains replacements.

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7-8pm
Where: Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St, 19147

Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Outreach

– South St Headhouse District Board Meeting: Wed, May 20, 2026

Businesses along South St are invited to join PWD at South Street Headhouse District’s May Board Meeting to learn more about planned water mains replacements.

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10-11am
Where: South Street Off Center, 407 South St, 19147

Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Project Update

– South St Preparing Project Letter

#20661 Preparing Project Letter mailed to 1840 residents in March 2026.

Posted by:
Amy Hopf
Category:
Project Update

– Community Meeting Notice for upcoming work on South Street💧🚧

Join PWD to learn more about planned water mains replacements for South Street and connecting streets. Residents and businesses are welcome to join and ask questions.

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10-11am
Where: South Street Off Center, 407 South St, 19147
OR
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ktb-bwds-ted

Hosted by South Street Headhouse District in partnership with the Philadelphia Water Department. Representatives from the Department of Commerce and Councilman Squilla’s office will be in attendance.

#20661 South Street Community Meeting 10.16.24

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