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Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)
Quarterly Construction Newsletter
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Summer Issue
July 15, 2026
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Summer 2026 PWD Construction Update
Every quarter, we share updates on upcoming or ongoing water infrastructure projects in your area.
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Types of PWD Projects
Water Mains: We replace water mains that deliver safe drinking water throughout our system. Reliable mains mean fewer breaks. As part of this work, we may work on homeowner service lines. Read more below.
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.
Stormwater Infrastructure: We build stormwater infrastructure, including Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), to help manage overflows and follow laws for reducing pollution. GSI inlets and basins are added underground to soak up water runoff.
Facilities and More: We also do upgrades to our plants, pump stations, at-risk stream infrastructure, and more.
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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 estimated to start in Late Summer 2026.
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Project #20626 Bells Mills / Germantown Ave
Water main replacement project in Chestnut Hill. This project is delayed and is estimated to start in Late 2026/Early 2027.
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Active Projects
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Construction Impacts on Residents |
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What to expect on streets with active construction (High impact area)
- Equipment and noise from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Open trenches in the street and/or sidewalk
- Water service interruptions, with 24-hour notice given for any interruptions 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
What to expect near construction areas (Low impact area)
- Temporary pavements and road closures in the neighborhood
- Periodic loss of parking
- Water service interruptions, with 24-hour notice given for any interruptions lasting more than 30 minutes
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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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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.
There are 10 Councilmembers elected by District and 7 from the City-at-large. Explore your Council District.
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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 free of charge. Learn more about lead service lines.
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Spread the Word!
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.projects@phila.gov.
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