PWD Construction Newsletter for District 5: Fall 2026

Philadelphia Water Department sent this bulletin at 10/24/2026 11:30 AM EDT

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Construction Projects in Council District 5

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.

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 #20615 32nd / Glenwood

Water main replacement project in Brewerytown. This project is set to begin early 2027.

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Project #50322 Hunting Park Cool Cover 3

Water and green stormwater infrastructure project in Hunting Park. This project is set to begin early 2027.

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Project #50253 Ridge Ave Gateways

New water mains, sewer and green stormwater infrastructure project in North Philadelphia. This project is set to begin early 2027.

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Project #41104 Brown / Taylor / Olive

New water mains and sewer project in Fairmount. This project is set to begin early 2027.

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Active projects

#20472 W. Oxford St / N. 25th / N. 30th
#40939 N. 11th / N. Marvine
#50270 Glenwood Green Acres - wrapping up Fall 2026
#20607 Cecil B. Moore / Berks - wrapping up late 2026
#20602 Cambria / Glenwood - wrapping up late 2026

Projects on the horizon

#40859 W. Mayfield / N. Sheridan
#41074 Arizona / Nevada / Dauphin
#40736 Cohocksink Storm Flood Relief - paused until 2027

Project spotlight: #41004 11th / Cambria

What we’re doing: This project is replacing aging water mains and sewers in the Glenwood neighborhood in North Philadelphia.

Timeline: This work started in July 2026. Work should finish in Summer 2027.

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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.

What work does PWD do?

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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Construction impacts on residents

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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

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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.

Your council district

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