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Fall Quarter | October 24, 2026

PWD construction update

Every quarter, we share updates on water, sewer, and stormwater projects in your local City Council District.

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

Project #41078 Alder / Fulton Water main and sewer replacement project in Bella Vista. This project is set to begin late 2026/early 2027.

Project #40935 Cross / Mountain / 4th Water and sewer main replacement project in Pennsport. This project is set to begin late 2026.

Project #40896 Clarion / Kater / Rodman Water main and sewer replacement project in Washington Square West. This work started in Spring 2026 and is estimated to conclude Spring 2027.

Project #40736 Cohocksink Storm Flood Relief Project: Phase 6 Water main, sewer, and green stormwater infrastructure project in Olde Kensington/Northern Liberties. This project has been paused but is expected to come to the neighborhood in 2027.

Active projects

• #40919 Mercer / Birch
• #41128 Mifflin / Watkins
• #41079 Cantrell / Jackson
• #41222 Beach Noble
• #41108 Letterly / Gaul / York
• #40980 Kimball / Montrose

What we’re doing: PWD will replace water mains along South St and connecting streets in Queen Village.

Timeline: This work started in October 2026 should be complete in late 2027/early 2028. Residents and businesses on South St should contact the project inspector with any questions.

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.

Direct impact area: Streets with active construction

• Equipment and noise from 7 a.m. to 4 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

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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