The in-person and virtual hearings will take place on
April 22 and April 23, 2025.
The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board will hold public hearings for the 2025 General Rate Proceeding this month. The hearings will address water rate increases proposed for 2025 and 2026.
The public hearings include two in-person and two virtual events on the following dates and times:
In-Person Events
1. Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Philadelphia Gas Commission
One Parkway Building
1515 Arch Street, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
The public hearing begins at 1 p.m.
2. Wednesday, April 23, 2025
(Broad and Venango Street)
3600 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
The public hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Virtual Events
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Access will be online via a virtual meeting.
The public hearing begins at 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Access will be online via a virtual meeting.
The public hearing begins at 1 p.m.
Please view virtual meeting details on the Rate Board’s website.
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) filed Formal Notice on March 31, 2025, proposing to raise and otherwise modify rates on September 1, 2025, and again on September 1, 2026. In this proceeding, the Rate Board will determine the appropriate rates and charges.
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More resources
For further information, questions about the hearing schedule and procedures, or special assistance for disabilities, please email WaterRateBoard@phila.gov.
Community Legal Services, as Public Advocate, offers free resources to support public input, including assistance for those who may have difficulty participating in virtual or telephonic hearings.
Email publicadvocate@clsphila.org or call (215) 227-9988 for information or assistance.
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