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Ecological Restoration Tools – Philadelphia Water Department
Apr 4, 2024 - Natural Stream Channel Design A holistic approach to stream restoration is necessary to ensure the successful return of lost stream functions to impaired...
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Community Resources – Philadelphia Water Department
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Rates, Regulations, & Responsibilities – Philadelphia Water Department
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/watershed-protection/
Watershed Protection – Philadelphia Water Department
Mar 11, 2026 - In addition to protecting Philadelphia’s waterways with Water Pollution Control Plants and other infrastructure, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)...
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https://water.phila.gov/drinking-water/main-breaks/
Main Breaks – Philadelphia Water Department
Oct 27, 2022 - What to expect if a water main breaks nearby Main breaks can cause a loss of water pressure, or even temporary loss of service, as the main is shut down to...
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Philadelphia Water Department
Apr 22, 2026 - Whether providing safe water for residents to drink, supplying water for industries to manufacture goods, or protecting the region’s water resources, serving...
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https://water.phila.gov/reporting/ltcp/
CSO Long Term Control Plan – Philadelphia Water Department
Feb 11, 2026 - The EPA requires municipalities to create a CSO Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) to develop and evaluate a range of CSO control alternatives to meet water quality...
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https://water.phila.gov/customer-guide/
Customer Guide – Philadelphia Water Department
Mar 4, 2026 - This guide has the information you need to get the most out of our services—from knowing what the pipes in your home are made of to keeping your service...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/schuylkill/
Schuylkill Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - The Schuylkill River was the first river in Pennsylvania designated “scenic” under the Pennsylvania Scenic Waters Act of 1982, and one-quarter of the watershed...
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https://water.phila.gov/industrial-waste/resources/
Industrial Waste Resources – Philadelphia Water Department
Jun 15, 2022 - Application Forms Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application is required for the issuance of a Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit. All Users with...
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/energy/
Resource Recovery & Energy Production – Philadelphia Water Department
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/map/
Find your Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Dec 15, 2025 - Sorry, iFrames are not supported on this page. Open the map in a new tab →
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https://water.phila.gov/faq/
Frequently Asked Questions – Philadelphia Water Department
Jan 22, 2026 - Billing and Accounts Drinking Water Quality Home Plumbing Meters Stormwater Taste and Odor
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/tookany-tacony-frankford/
Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed is full of vibrant neighborhoods and vast potential, and its distinct physical character lends opportunities for social...
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Philadelphia Water Department | Flickr
Explore Philadelphia Water Department’s 6,636 photos on Flickr!
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Cross-Connection & Backflow Compliance – Philadelphia Water Department
Mar 22, 2024 - A cross connection is an improper and illegal plumbing arrangement between a potable and non-potable water supply. This connection, under certain hydraulic...
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https://water.phila.gov/education-outreach/
Education & Outreach – Philadelphia Water Department
May 26, 2021 - Fairmount Water Works A National Historic Landmark, the Water Works is the region’s premier urban environmental education destination, connecting citizens to...
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/watershed-protection/marcellus/
Marcellus Shale Drilling – Philadelphia Water Department
Jan 28, 2026 - This page contains information from the Philadelphia Water Department about natural gas drilling in the the Delaware River Basin. Included are: On March 1st,...
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https://water.phila.gov/regulations/
Regulations – Philadelphia Water Department
May 14, 2024 - Philadelphia Water Department regulations define the terms of services provided by the department. These include customer rights and responsibilities,...
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https://water.phila.gov/customer-responsibilities/
Customer Responsibilities – Philadelphia Water Department
Jun 13, 2021 - Once drinking water leaves the PWD water main in the street, its safe delivery becomes the customer’s responsibility.
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About Us – Philadelphia Water Department
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/delaware/
Delaware Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - The Delaware River Basin extends to the Catskill Mountains in New York State and stretches more than 330 miles through four states and 42 counties before...
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https://water.phila.gov/schools/
Schools – Philadelphia Water Department
Jun 15, 2022 - Storm Drain Marking School groups (and anyone else!) can help protect our city’s waterways from pollution by placing storm drain markers in your neighborhood....
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/watershed-protection/microplastics/
Microplastics – Philadelphia Water Department
Jan 28, 2026 - Although research is still being conducted on the health effects of microplastics, PWD is proactively addressing the occurrence of these tiny particles in our...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/pennypack/
Pennypack Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - Pennypack Creek rises from headwater springs and wetlands in the suburbs of Horsham, Warminster, and Upper Southampton, then gains strength along its middle...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/wissahickon/
Wissahickon Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - From its headwater tributaries in Montgomery County to its confluence with the Schuylkill River in Manayunk, Wissahickon Creek Watershed offers a variety of...
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https://water.phila.gov/public-education/
Public Education – Philadelphia Water Department
May 26, 2021 - The Philadelphia Water Department emphasizes the importance of public education about Philadelphia’s water history, current water infrastructure, and...
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/watershed-protection/pfas/
PFAS Management – Philadelphia Water Department
Aug 7, 2025 - PFAS are a group of long-lasting, human-made chemicals found everywhere in the environment. PWD is committed to ensuring PFAS levels in drinking water are...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/poquessing/
Poquessing Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - The Poquessing Creek Watershed rises from tributary streams in Lower Moreland and Lower Southampton Townships. These waters join the mainstem of the creek,...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/darby-cobbs/
Darby-Cobbs Watershed – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 7, 2022 - The Darby-Cobbs Watershed drains approximately 77 square miles, including portions of Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The headwaters...
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https://water.phila.gov/wastewater/
Wastewater – Philadelphia Water Department
Nov 25, 2024 - PWD manages and treats Philadelphia wastewater, which includes the upkeep of more than 3,000 miles of sewer. We use a system of combined sewers in...
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/watershed-protection/recreation/
Recreation in Philadelphia’s Waterways: What to Know – Philadelphia Water Department
Jan 28, 2026 - The Philadelphia Water Department does not recommend swimming in any river or creek in Philadelphia. See the Philadelphia Water Department July 2020 Position...
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https://water.phila.gov/drops/support-available-for-federal-workers-affected-by-shutdown/
Support Available for Federal Workers Affected by Shutdown – Philadelphia Water Department
Mar 9, 2026 - Support is available for federal employees affected by the government shutdown. Federal workers who have not received a paycheck during the federal government...
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https://water.phila.gov/watersheds/history/
Philadelphia’s Watershed History – Philadelphia Water Department
Aug 4, 2023 - The distinct character of Philadelphia’s urban development patterns and watershed infrastructure is indicative of its history as a bustling industrial hub....
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https://water.phila.gov/contractors/
Contractor Resources – Philadelphia Water Department
Feb 6, 2026 - Philadelphia Water views contractors as essential partners in designing and constructing infrastructure projects. Our contractor resources provide important...
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https://water.phila.gov/sustainability/ecorestoration/
Ecological Restoration – Philadelphia Water Department
Feb 12, 2025 - Historic development practices have altered natural stream patterns and degraded riparian ecosystems. We are now “working with nature” to implement stream...
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https://water.phila.gov/quality/
Drinking Water Quality – Philadelphia Water Department
Apr 1, 2026 - The Philadelphia Water Department works around the clock to make sure that safe, high-quality drinking water is always on tap. Providing a safe and abundant...
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