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Philadelphia Water Department
Quarterly Construction Newsletter
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Summer Quarter
June 25, 2025
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Welcome to the PWD Construction Newsletter!
Every quarter, we'll update you on upcoming or ongoing water projects in your area.
You're receiving this because your ZIP code falls within Council District 8, represented by Councilmember Cindy Bass. This district includes Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, and parts of Nicetown–Tioga and Wyoming.
If your ZIP code overlaps multiple districts, you'll get newsletters for each.
District 10 ZIP codes include: 19118, 19119, 19120, 19129, 19132, 19138, 19140, 19141, and 19144.
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 8 |
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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 #20583 Forrest / Wadsworth
Water main replacement project in East Mount Airy.
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Project #20626 Bells Mills / Germantown Ave
Water main replacement project in Chestnut Hill.
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Project #20546 Wister / Woodlawn
Green stormwater infrastructure project in Germantown.
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Project #40933 Atlantic / Estaugh
Water and sewer main replacement project in Nicetown.
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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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When you visit a Project Page, view the Construction Letter (under "Project Files") to learn about specific construction impacts for each project.
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
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Project Spotlight: #20464 Chelten / Maplewood
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What we're doing: Replacing old cast-iron pipes with known leaks and failures strengthens PWD's ability to deliver safe, clean drinking water.
Timeline: Project #20464 is currently connecting the new water mains along Chelten Ave to the water distribution system. This is the last step before street restoration and should be completed by the end of July 2025.
Thank you to the residents and businesses along Chelten Ave and in the Germantown area!
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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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