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Philadelphia Water Department
Quarterly Construction Newsletter
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Spring Quarter
March 26, 2025
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Welcome to the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) Construction Newsletter!
We'll send you information about upcoming PWD projects planned in your area. You will receive these emails every few months.
These messages will share upcoming or recently started projects in your Philadelphia Council District.
There are 10 Council Districts throughout Philadelphia. Your zip code falls into District 3.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier represents District 3. It covers West Philadelphia, including the University City, Mantua, Powelton Village, Walnut Hill, Cobbs Creek, Mill Creek areas.
The zip codes receiving emails for Council District 3 are: 19104, 19131, 19139, 19142, 19143, 19151. Note: If your ZIP code falls into two districts, you'll receive newsletters for both districts.
Questions about the newsletter? Send an email to water.construction@phila.gov.
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What types of infrastructure does PWD work on?
Water Mains
- Reliable mains mean fewer main breaks and damage to our roads. These mains ensure we're delivering safe drinking water to your home.
Sewers
- Sewers are replaced before breaks happen. Collecting and treating wastewater is our commitment to the health and vitality of our area.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)
- These systems are installed to better manage stormwater overflows. Inlets and basins are added underground to soak up water runoff.
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Construction Projects for District 3 |
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These projects are either in construction or starting soon. More details on projects are added to their project pages throughout the work. |
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Project #40951 Pine / Chester
Water main replacement project in Spruce Hill and University City. This project is set to begin in Spring 2025.
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Project #40987 Broomall / 56th
Green stormwater infrastructure project in Kingsessing. This project began construction in September 2024 and is expected to finish in Fall 2025.
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Project #41133 Pine / Addison
Water and sewer main replacement project in Cobbs Creek. This project began in September 2024 and will continue through 2025.
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Project #50274 55th & Springfield Ave
Green stormwater infrastructure project in Kingsessing. This project started construction in March 2025 and will continue through 2025.
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Nearing End of Construction:
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See all PWD projects on our construction map
Click the map below to find all projects throughout the City.
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Direct Impact Area: Streets with active construction
- Open trenches in your street
- Loss of water throughout the work, with 24-hour notice given for any shutoffs lasting more than 30 minutes
- Closed blocks and temporary no parking, with access for residents
- Change in trash pick up locations
- Active construction with loud noises from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Rough temporary pavements during off-site water testing
General Impact Area: Local vicinity that may feel the impacts of active construction
- Open trenches and road closures in the neighborhood
- Rough temporary pavements during off-site water testing
- Pauses in construction during water sample testing
When you visit a Project Page, view the Construction Letter (under “Project Files”) to learn about specific construction impacts for each project.
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Project Spotlight: Lancaster Ave GSI Projects |
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What we’re doing: Building systems to better manage stormwater overflows in urban environments. Inlets and basins are added underground to soak up water runoff, with trees and plants beautifying the community.
Timeline: Lancaster Ave 1 and Lancaster Ave 2 are in construction. Lancaster Ave 3 is complete and expected to be planted in Spring 2025. Thank you to the residents and businesses in the West Powelton and Haverford North neighborhoods.
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Curious about Construction?
For detailed information about all planned water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects throughout Philadelphia, visit PWD's Project Pages.
Every project has its own page with a map, contact info, and resources.
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Lead and Service Lines
Residential service lines are owned by the property owner. We estimate about 1 in 20 Philadelphia properties may have a lead service line.
During planned water main construction, we offer to replace any lead service line from our water main all the way to the customer’s meter. This service is offered free of charge.
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