Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant Replacement

Overview

This project replaces the existing Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant with a modern facility. Water treatment plants have many processes to prepare safe drinking water for the City.

The Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant was one of five drinking water filtration plants built in Philadelphia in the early 1900’s. The filters, made of sand, were the first forms of water treatment in Philadelphia. In 1914, chlorination was added as an additional treatment. By 1957, the sand filters were beyond repair, and the plant was due for upgrades. As a result, the plant was improved and expanded to treat more water.

Since 1957, the plant has undergone upgrades to maintain and update treatment processes, but the infrastructure and equipment are reaching the end of their useful life. This project will modernize the plant with updated systems and advanced treatment technologies.

Key goals include:

• Better drinking water quality
• Stronger supply reliability
• Continued regulatory compliance
• Safer working conditions for plant staff

Upgrading this plant helps us continue to meet Philadelphia’s water demands while also protecting public health. These changes will reduce costly maintenance to aging equipment.

What is the Water Revitalization Plan (WRP)?

The WRP is Philadelphia’s multi-decade plan to strengthen and upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure. From upgraded facilities to new water mains, the WRP will improve our water system. There are dozens of projects included in the WRP which will benefit all neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Learn more about the Water Revitalization Plan –>