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Winter PWD construction update

Every quarter, we share updates on upcoming or ongoing water infrastructure projects in your area.

Your Council District

You're receiving this because your ZIP code is within Council District 8, represented by Councilmember Cindy Bass. The district includes parts of Northwest Philadelphia, including Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, and parts of Nicetown–Tioga and Wyoming. District 8 ZIP codes include: 19118, 19119, 19120, 19126, 19132, 19138, 19140, 19141, 19144. If your ZIP code overlaps multiple districts, you'll get newsletters for each.

​What types of infrastructure does PWD work on?

Water Mains We actively replace water mains that deliver safe drinking water throughout our system. Reliable mains mean fewer main breaks that damage our roads. Sewers Sewers are often replaced alongside water mains to reduce disturbance in neighborhoods. Collecting and treating wastewater is part of how we protect our waterways. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) GSI is installed to help manage stormwater and follow laws for reducing pollution. Inlets and basins are added underground to soak up water runoff. Green features provide benefits for our environment, communities, and economy.

Construction Projects in Your Area

These projects are either in construction or starting soon. More details are added to project pages throughout the work.

Project Spotlight: #20546 Wister / Woodlawn

This water main replacement project in East Germantown started in July 2025. Aging water mains are replaced to improve service reliability for residents.

Interested in other PWD work?

Explore our interactive construction map for detailed information about all planned water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects throughout Philadelphia. Our project pages include a map, contact info, and resources.

Construction Impacts on Residents

Direct Impact Area: Streets with active construction

• Equipment and noise from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Open trenches in the street and/or sidewalk
• Loss of water, with 24-hour notice given for any shutoffs lasting more than 30 minutes
• Closed blocks and temporary no parking, with access for residents
• Temporary pavements during off-site work
• Change in trash pickup locations

General Impact Area: Local vicinity that may feel the impacts of active construction

• Temporary pavements and road closures in the neighborhood
• Periodic loss of parking
• Loss of water, with 24-hour notice given for any shutoffs lasting more than 30 minutes

Learn More

Lead and Service Lines

During planned water main construction, we offer to replace any lead or galvanized metal service lines from our water main all the way to the customer’s meter. This service is offered free of charge. Learn more about lead service lines.

Your Council District

There are 10 Councilmembers elected by District and 7 from the City-at-large. Explore your Council District.

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We want as many residents as possible to get updates on projects in their neighborhood! Encourage your neighbors to sign up for the Construction Newsletter with their ZIP code.

Is there information you'd like to see in these quarterly updates or do you have questions? Send an email to water.construction@phila.gov.

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