Topic: Philadelphia Water Department

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo got a lot of attention for cleaning the Seine in preparation for the Olympics. But that may not be best goal for Philly’s local waterways

A partnership between the City and a number of organizations is working to filter Philly’s waterways the way nature intended

Last month’s toxic spill in Otter Creek could have been an environmental catastrophe. A watershed protection expert lays out what we need to do to ensure our rivers stay clean for all Philadelphians

The Philadelphia Water Department's nationally-recognized Soak It Up Adoption program pays local community groups to help divert nearly 3 billion gallons of stormwater from our rivers every year

Last week’s water main break is evidence of Philly’s infrastructure problem. But WURD’s afternoon host wonders why higher fees are again the city’s only solution

In a cautionary tale, a Philly entrepreneur with big dreams runs afoul of the Philadelphia Water Department

WURD’s afternoon host wonders if a new bill assistance program can keep the water on and cover aging system costs