Why are we doing this project?
PWD is installing new water pipes that carry water to homes and businesses, to increase service reliability and reduce the chance of breakages.
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Drinking water projects help us continue to treat, store, and deliver drinking water. On average, we produce more than 300 million gallons of water a day for Philadelphians. Our drinking water work helps ensure residents and businesses have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water.
Green City, Clean Waters is a program that largely relies on green tools to soak up stormwater. Combined with other sewer infrastructure improvements, projects like this allow Philadelphia to meet regulations and invest in neighborhoods.
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PWD is replacing the pipes that carry stormwater and wastewater from homes and businesses to increase service reliability and reduce the chance of sewer back-ups during rain events.
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