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Spring '26 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 1, represented by Councilmember Mark Squila. This district includes parts of Southeast Philadelphia, including Queen Village, Passyunk, Pennsport, and Whitman, Center City and Old City, and parts of the Riverwards. District 1 ZIP codes include: 19106, 19107, 19123, 19125, 19134, 19147, 19148. If your ZIP code overlaps multiple districts, you'll get newsletters for each. Want to get updates for a different area? Update your ZIP code.

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.

Upcoming Projects in Your District

Project #40736 Cohocksink Storm Flood Relief: Phase 6 This project will double capacity of the sewer in the area, and includes water main replacements and green stormwater infrastructure. Work is set to begin Summer 2026.

Project #40980 Kimball / Montrose Water and sewer main replacement project in Bella Vista. This project is set to begin late April 2026.

Project #20661 South St Replacements Water main replacement project along South St. This project is set to begin Fall 2026.

Project #41222 Beach / Noble Water and sewer main replacement project in Northern Liberties. This project is expected to begin Fall 2026.

Project #40896 Rodman / Kater Water and sewer main replacement in Washington Square West. This project is expected to begin Fall 2026.

Active Projects In Your District

• #40904 Cantrell / 5th
• #40919 Mercer / Birch
• #40981 Fitzgerald / American
• #41079 Cantrell / Jackson
• #41108 Letterly / Gaul / York
• #41111 Titan / Hancock
• #41114 Hoffman / Dudley
• #41128 Mifflin / Watkins

Projects On The Horizon

• #40935 Cross / Mountain / 4th
• #41078 Alder / Fulton

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

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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