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Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)
Quarterly Construction Newsletter
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Spring Quarter
April 18, 2026
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Spring '26 PWD construction update
Every quarter, we share updates on upcoming or ongoing water infrastructure projects in your area.
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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, 19138, 19140, 19141, 19144. 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.
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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.
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Upcoming Projects in Your District |
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Project #20639 Sprague / Johnson
Water main replacement project in East Mount Airy. This project is set to begin in Summer 2026.
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Project #20626 Bells Mills / Germantown Ave
Water main replacement project in Chestnut Hill. This project is expected to begin mid 2026.
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Active Projects In Your District
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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.
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Construction Impacts on Residents |
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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
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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.
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