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Want to learn more about a no-brainer, effective method of addressing stormwater? Keep reading! Technology that mitigates the impacts of climate change can take all shapes and forms, from green roofs to the type of paving below our feet and...

Simple plaques help raise awareness of how street litter can enter our rivers Litter on our streets doesn’t just stay there – it can affect our waterways and drinking water. Did you know that there are approximately 72,000 stormwater inlets...

As heat waves continue through the end of Summer, fire hydrants are one way residents cool off. But it’s an illegal – and unsustainable – habit. Driving through certain streets in Philadelphia, you may get a soapless car wash by...

Billing mishap caused customers to receive bills of $10,000 and other amounts Philadelphia Water had a billing snafu that showed incorrect amounts for water bills in 19 zip codes, some up to $10,000 dollars. Over 16,000 customers were affected in...

The Water Department reports great water quality; but lead and other problems often occur once it reaches your home. Here’s what that means and how you can ensure a safe supply. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) released the 2020 water...

The net profit after selling bonds will be invested in long-term stability of water infrastructure The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has saved $54.9 million over the next 25 years by selling $368.7 million in Water and Wastewater Revenue Refunding bonds...

An independent board set the water & sewer rates for the next two years. Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board, an independent board that sets rates, announced that its rate has been finalized for the next two fiscal...

We sit down with Dr. Claire Jantz, Director for the Center for Land Use and Sustainability. Dr. Claire Jantz is the Director for the Center for Land Use and Sustainability and a professor in the Geography Earth Science Department at...

Padeletti talks about the organization, climate change & healthy waterways What’s your name and job title? My name is Angela Padeletti and I am the Operations Director at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary in Wilmington Delaware. What does the...