Philadelphia Water Department

What you need to know about PWD’s extended shutoff moratorium

Many Philly residents have increased financial distress due to COVID-19. Here’s one way the Water Department wants to help. Earlier…

3 years ago

Where Does Philly’s Drinking Water Come From?

Where does our city water come from, and how does it get to our faucets? Philadelphia’s water system is one…

3 years ago

Home Damaged by Sewage Backup? The Philadelphia Water Department’s Basement Protection Program May Help.

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change,…

4 years ago

Don’t buy that plastic: Philly Tap Water is (Still) Safe for Residents According to New Report

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city's drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards.…

4 years ago

12 Local Students Win Water Art Contest

Student artwork highlights the relationship Philadelphians have with their waterways and our shared responsibility for keeping them clean. The Philadelphia…

4 years ago

Is There Lead In Your Water? PWD’s Free Lead Testing to See if Your Water is Safe

The Philadelphia Water Department's solutions to ensure citizens' water safety against lead.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Water Has a Spokesdog. Here’s Why.

Dog Competition Began as Way to Tackle Philly’s Pet Waste Problem When dog owners ignore their pooch’s poop and leave…

4 years ago

Can you flush wipes down the toilet? How the COVID-19 uptick of those “flushable” products impacts your watershed

Water departments around the country are reminding the public that #wipesclogpipes. Another unintended consequence of the coronavirus contagion: clogged pipes.…

4 years ago

5 “Green” Freebies in Philly

In honor of Earth Week, we're giving you a gift of FREE giveaways. OK, so we're not giving you the…

5 years ago