Water

Give back to your community by joining these organizations for a more sustainable city With the oncoming warmer weather, striving for a cleaner Philadelphia will be no easy feat. Climate change often feels like a problem that goes beyond an...

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

Although you might be spending most of your time inside, you can still escape and embrace nature. With people ignoring social distancing measures, trails are closing to visitors and Paris has outdoor physical activity during daytime hours. These days, even...

Dog Competition Began as Way to Tackle Philly’s Pet Waste Problem When dog owners ignore their pooch’s poop and leave it on the street, it may not just lead to a fine. It’s actually a larger issue impacting Philly’s waterways...

The V5 Seabin will make its Delaware River debut on April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The newest – and nameless – addition to the Independence Seaport Museum weighs more than 120 pounds, collects cigarette butts and floats....

Water departments around the country are reminding the public that #wipesclogpipes. Another unintended consequence of the coronavirus contagion: clogged pipes. Pandemic-driven shopping left store shelves empty in Philadelphia as locals stocked up on toilet paper, “flushable” and baby wipes, paper...

Tap water is safe for consumption according to the EPA amidst COVID-19 pandemic

The center’s LandLab program gives artists a chance to spotlight ecological stewardship through their creations. Metal chains, plastic straws and white foam are now part of the Schuylkill Center, the man-made materials shaped into aesthetically-pleasing installations that address solutions to...

Motor oil sticks to everything – even water! When poured down a gutter or a drain, oil can find its way to oceans, lakes, and rivers. It contains metal particles and other toxic substances, meaning it’s hazardous for plants and...