Clean Water? We’ve Got a Mussel for That

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

By Courtney DuChene

Guest Commentary: How To Keep Our Drinking Water Safe

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

By Nathan Boon

A Win Win for Water

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

By Christina Griffith

Reality Check: Why Aren’t We Talking About Our Water Bills?

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

By Charles D. Ellison

The Dangers of Disruption

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

By Mark Dent

Reality Check: Will Water Bills Drown Philly’s Poor?

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