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Where does our city water come from, and how does it get to our faucets? Philadelphia’s water system is one of the oldest in the country. It dates back to 1815, when it was originally serving about 63 homes. Today,...

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Hosted its 9th Annual Watershed Milestones Award Virtually Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) hosted its 9th annual Watershed Milestones Ceremony on November 12th. In lieu of an in-person event, it was hosted virtually like many other events this year....

Is the heat pushing you to hit the water? Here’s what’s you can do *safely* in the area. As we continue to adapt to life under COVID-19, factors like public pool closures amplify the urban heat island effect and leave...

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards. For those of you going plastic-free: you can keep on drinking that tap water. The Philadelphia Water Department released its...

The Independence Seaport Museum received a Special Achievement award in Interactivity from the American Alliance of Museums earlier this month. The ‘River Alive!’, Delaware river-focused exhibit, was one of seven winners in the 32nd Annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition. Truly...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...

The Importance of Our Wetlands Over one-third of endangered species in the US exclusively live in wetlands, and almost half use the wetlands at some point or habitats, according to the EPA. Wetlands in urban areas like Philly are particularly...

Student artwork highlights the relationship Philadelphians have with their waterways and our shared responsibility for keeping them clean. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) announced 12 student winners for their art that display...

With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn’t require a span of Leonardo DiCaprio movies to prove its worth. From staining passing ships to becoming a haven for...