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Green Plan Cuts Sewage Overflows: Rain gardens soak up stormwater; model for climate-hit cities

In a bold step towards sustainability, Philadelphia is addressing its persistent stormwater runoff challenges with an innovative new initiative. Shifting away from traditional stormwater management tactics, the city is embracing green infrastructure techniques like rain gardens and permeable surfaces. This environmentally friendly strategy seeks to naturally absorb rainwater and improve…

The Times of India · Sep 26

In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858

While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, these pipes were integral to the city’s early water supply system. Recognized by an arborist, who alerted officials, historical records confirmed their significance. The Philadelphia Water Department ensured these artifacts…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?

If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer confidence report, which is required to be produced annually by every community water system in the country. Most people never read them, but the reports provide essential information about drinking…

The Conversation · Jul 30

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15 billion gallons of sewage-polluted water flows annually into Philly’s rivers and streams, report says

PHILADELPHIA — Each year, Philadelphia’s waterways are forced to swallow a dirty mix containing 15 billion gallons of untreated sewage and rainwater during storms because of an antiquated city system, according to a report released Thursday by PennEnvironment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

Philly drinking water deemed safe but chemical spill monitoring ongoing, officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia officials say tap water from the Baxter treatment plant is safe to drink at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday as they continue to monitor the impact of a chemical spill from a plant upstream on the Delaware River.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 28, 2023

Philly water is safe to drink through Tuesday afternoon, officials say, but monitoring of chemical spill continues

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 28, 2023

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