Utilities
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s New High-Tech Robot Helping to Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Contamination
Aqua Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in protecting public water systems through advanced testing of drinking water for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” A robot is the latest tool in Aqua Pennsylvania’s toolbox that helps perform precise laboratory testing and highlights its commitment to removing these “forever chemicals” from drinking water.…
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PECO: Here’s What to Know About Competitive Energy Suppliers
In Pennsylvania, utility customers have the opportunity to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier, which may save them money. Regardless of who you choose to supply your energy, PECO will continue to serve as your energy delivery company and will respond to outages, manage billing, and assist you with any questions they may have. If…
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Fix-A-Leak Week: Aqua Shares Tips to Save Water and Money
This week is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix-A-Leak Week (Mar. 17-23), and Aqua joins the EPA to remind homeowners of the significant environmental and financial impacts of leaky pipes. The EPA estimates that minor water leaks account for nearly one trillion gallons of wasted water nationwide each year, with ten percent of Americans experiencing leaks…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment
Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when you need it. At Aqua Pennsylvania, we take our responsibility to deliver clean, dependable drinking water to your home and community seriously. Since 1886, when we were first known as…
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PECO: Customers Should Take Action Now, Use Assistance and Efficiency Programs to Help Manage Energy Bills
After experiencing the coldest January in the past decade, PECO says customers need to take action to manage their bills. In addition to payment arrangements and assistance PECO provides, the company supports customers by connecting them with federal, local, and other funding that may be available to help meet their energy needs. PECO has enhanced…
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What Black History Month Means at PWD
We have the pleasure of featuring four Philadelphia Water Department employees for Black History Month. We asked them to share their stories about working at PWD, things they have learned during their careers, and what Black History means to them. Enjoy! Saundra Digital Customer Service | City Council Constituent Liaison Years at PWD: 10 Tell us…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,025 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua
Colleen Arnold, President of Aqua, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up as one of six children on Staten Island and discovering a passion for serving others in high school. She was fascinated by New York City’s water system from an early age and studied engineering in college to cultivate her interests. A Civil Engineering…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…
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Philadelphia Water Department to Host Two Lead Plumbing Info Sessions This February
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is hosting two virtual events to inform the public about drinking water quality and service line materials, including lead plumbing. The events are scheduled for: The same presentation will be featured during both events. During the sessions, Philadelphia Water Department representatives will present on the new public Service Line Materials…
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PECO Named Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia
PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas energy delivery company, has been named an Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. As one of 14 companies named to the list, PECO stands among the top companies in the region demonstrating excellence in workforce development, inclusivity, and career advancement. This award highlights PECO’s…
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Aqua PA Awarded Nearly $29M in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania was recently awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. The funding, totaling as much as $28.9 million, will support 6 projects to install PFAS treatment systems at 15 community well sites in Chester,…
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PECO Powers Through Wicked Winter Cold Snap
Extreme cold gripped the region last week, with temperatures dipping as low as 10 degrees and wind chills making it feel even colder. Overall, residents across the region experienced the coldest January in the past 10 years. In advance of winter, PECO employees worked hard to ensure the company’s natural gas and electric systems were…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. These treatment facilities also mark an important milestone in Aqua Pennsylvania’s resolve…
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PECO Reminds Customers of Critical Natural Gas Safety Tips
With the heating season upon the region, PECO customers are using more natural gas to heat their homes and businesses. All year long, PECO employees work to ensure the safe delivery of reliable energy for more than 553,000 natural gas customers. The company inspects and maintains 13,970 miles of natural gas transmission, distribution, and service…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Help Customers Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter
Temperatures are beginning to plummet and Aqua is urging customers to act now to prevent frozen pipes, which can lead to costly repairs and significant disruptions in water service. Pipes are at higher risk of freezing when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Preventative measures can help you avoid expensive cleanups and repairs. Tips…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Deliver Comfort and Support to Cancer Patients
For Aqua Pennsylvania’s last volunteer event of 2024, they teamed up with local nonprofit, Bringing Hope Home, to pack 50 “Bags of Hope” for individuals undergoing cancer treatments. Each bag was filled with comfort items, and once they were all packed, the volunteers had the opportunity to deliver the bags to patients at Bryn Mawr…
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Take Steps Now to Prepare for Extreme Cold
Philadelphia will experience long stretches of below-freezing temperatures in the coming days, and that can result in frozen pipes on your property and a loss of water. Besides cutting off water, frozen pipes can burst and lead to expensive repairs and home damage. While the Water Department can’t unfreeze your pipes, it does have some…
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