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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.…

6 years ago

Independence Seaport Museum Winner for its Delaware River Exhibit

The Independence Seaport Museum received a Special Achievement award in Interactivity from the American Alliance of Museums earlier this month.…

6 years ago

5 Things We Learned About the Delaware River Watershed From Four Local Experts

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we…

6 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What Are Wetlands and How to Take Care of Them

The Importance of Our Wetlands Over one-third of endangered species in the US exclusively live in wetlands, and almost half…

6 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…

6 years ago

Delaware River Named River of the Year for 2020 by American Rivers

With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn't…

6 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.…

6 years ago

What is the Delaware Watershed?

You've heard the phrase. Here's an explainer for what it means. A source of drinking water for upwards of 13…

6 years ago

Why Philly shouldn’t be freaking out about PFAS… yet

Yes, there are contaminants in Philly's drinking water. There was a collective gasp around Philadelphia last month when a new…

6 years ago