Water

Philadelphia Water Department Utility Fairs help Philadelphians with unpaid bills to avoid shutoffs

Residents can get assistance before shutoffs resume next month Philadelphia residents struggling with unpaid utility bills can get help before…

1 year ago

10 community orgs receive grants for trail use

Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grants Program is investing $150K in the region. Trail enthusiasts can celebrate more. The Pennsylvania Environmental…

1 year ago

Safeguarding our water: how the city tests our water – despite ongoing threats

Public health takeaways from the Delaware River chemical spill Millions drink, shower, and wash their clothes every day with water…

1 year ago

How the Stroud Water Research Center educates students and the public about watershed health

Stroud Water Research Center celebrates freshwater every day. For World Water Day, it welcomed visitors to showcase its programs. From…

1 year ago

Woodergate 2023 explainer: What we know about chemical spill in the Delaware & the City Water Supply

Here's a quick summary of the background, common questions and where your drinking water comes from. UPDATE 3/28 at 10:00…

1 year ago

PennFuture honored 11 women in conservation during awards ceremony

From climate organizing, protecting watersheds and planting trees, these women have an impressive track record for local sustainability efforts. PennFuture…

1 year ago

As Pennsylvania Limits PFAS in Drinking Water, the War on ‘Forever Chemicals’ Is Just Beginning

As Thinx, Coca-Cola & other companies come under fire for products with PFAS, local researchers are racing to understand the…

1 year ago

Riverfront North Partnership named Champion in Action

Citizens recognition for Supporting Environmental Sustainability includes $35K award Local nonprofit Riverfront North Partnership (RNP) was named a 2023 Champion…

1 year ago

Love & Water: Find Your Perfect Stormwater Project Match with PWD’s new app

Stormwater Connect Helps Lower Water Bills while Protecting our Waterways If you own non-residential property, the Philadelphia Water Department wants…

1 year ago

Give the Water Department feedback & enter to win a $100 gift card

PWD & ImpactED are conducting a customer satisfaction survey. Do you trust that your water is clean? Or, are you…

1 year ago