Philadelphia Water Department
The Philadelphia Water Department is the public utility that supplies safe drinking water, manages wastewater and stormwater, and protects local watersheds. It is dedicated to infrastructure upkeep, environmental stewardship, and reliable service for Philadelphia and nearby communities.
Address: 1101 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 685-6300
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Philadelphia Water Department Hosting Open House At Belmont Water Treatment Plant On Saturday, June 6
Philadelphia residents will have a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of the city’s drinking water system when the Philadelphia Water Department hosts an…
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Are You 65 or Older? You May Qualify For a 25% Discount On Your Water Bill
If you’re a senior living in Philadelphia, you may be eligible for a significant reduction in your water and sewer bill. The Philadelphia Water Department…
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Mussels Have Potential to Transform Philadelphia’s Waterways Permanently
A first-of-its-kind project by the Philadelphia Water Department is working on reintroducing native freshwater mussels into Philadelphia’s waterways to help improve water quality, writes Cari…
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Philadelphia Water Department Historical Consultant Talks New Exhibition About City’s Combined Sewer System
Philadelphia Water Department is spending billions of dollars trying to solve the issues resulting from the entombment of many of the city’s creeks and streams…
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How to Sign Up for Philadelphia Water Department’s Quarterly Construction Newsletter
Every quarter, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) shares updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia City Council. Here’s How It…
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Philadelphia Water Department 2025 Customer Survey Results
Last summer, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) – in partnership with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania – conducted the 10th annual PWD customer survey.…
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Find Your Next Career at the Philadelphia Water Department
Join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Human Resources for a career meet-and-greet on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.…
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Join PWD At This Utility & Resource Fair on March 24
If you need help with your utility bills, attend this Utility & Resource Fair hosted by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Be Utility Wise program.…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Recently-Completed Flat Rock Dam Project Earns Recognition
Back on June 26, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), along with city officials, community leaders, and project partners, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the…
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Philadelphia Water Department Issues Annual Notifications of Service Line Materials to Residents Following Nationwide Mandate
Many Philadelphia residents and property owners will receive letters in early December from the Philadelphia Water Department sharing its current annual water service line inventory. Property owners and residents will receive a summary of PWD’s current…
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Benjamin C. Jewell Appointed Commissioner of the Philadelphia Water Department
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has announced the appointment of the next leader of the Philadelphia Water Department, Benjamin C. Jewell. Commissioner Jewell’s appointment as Water Commissioner…
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Philly Fun Fishing Fest To Return Saturday, September 6
Join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) at Philly Fun Fishing Fest, on Saturday, September 6, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by an awards…
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What a Decade of Surveying Residents Taught Philadelphia Water Department About Water, Trust in Philly
For nearly a decade, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has been asking a simple but essential question: What do residents think about their water service? Every year since…
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Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Releases Latest Drinking Water Quality Report
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s latest Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. This free annual report compiles a year of data detailing the city’s…
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The Water Shed to Host the EcoFEST Block Party on August 16
The Water Shed is hosting the EcoFEST Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. along the 5300 block of…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Meet Willow, the Brewerytown Pup Named Newest Face of Philadelphia’s Fight Against Dog Waste
Philadelphia has named Willow, a one-year-old canine from Brewerytown, the winner of this year’s competition to be the new “spokesdog” to help raise awareness about…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences to Host Open House, Career Fair on June 7
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences will be hosting an open house and career fair event on Saturday, June 7. The open…
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