WRA Announces 2026 Water Resources Award Winners

The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) today announced their 2026 awardees, recognizing leadership, innovation and excellence in the science and management of water resources within the […]
DRBC hosts spill preparedness exercise

“Last week’s training was a valuable opportunity for agencies and partners to practice the best ways to mitigate and respond to a major incident posing a risk to human health […]
Philadelphia’s multi-decade plan to upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure

Revitalizing water systems with the help of our community The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Water Revitalization Plan includes dozens of projects, large and small, over the next several decades. These […]
PWD Skilled Trades Hiring Event March 28th

March 28, 2026|10:00AM
PWD Skilled Trades Hiring Event March 28th
Philadelphia Water Department Career Fair

October 04, 2025|10:00AM
Philadelphia Water Department Career Fair
2024 – 2025 Philadelphia Water Department Stormwater Grant Awardees Announced!

A variety of Philadelphia institutions will receive funding for new green stormwater infrastructure retrofits. Grace Maiorano reports for The Philadelphia Water Department – From an historic cemetery to a flamingo […]
Philadelphia Water Department celebrates Manayunk Canal’s restoration and reopening

Isabella Darcy with Delaware Currents reports that Philadelphia’s Manayunk Canal, a stagnant water body that suffered from low dissolved oxygen, frequent algal blooms and sedimentation for nearly 80 years after […]
PWD Open House and Jobs Fair

June 07, 2025|10:00AM
PWD Open House and Jobs Fair
Bureau of Laboratory Services
What Black History Month Means at the Philadelphia Water Department

The Philadelphia Water Department features four Philadelphia Water Department employees for Black History Month. Read their stories about working at PWD, things they have learned during their careers, and what […]