General Info

The Philadelphia Water Department is one of the largest, publicly owned water, wastewater and stormwater utilities in the United States. It serves the household, commercial and community needs of clients. The department supplies water for various manufacturing industries. The Philadelphia Water Department staffs more than 2,000 men and women, including laborers, trade workers, engineers, scientists, technicians and managers and provides safe drinking water. The department has launched an Automatic Meter Reading project for customers. The Philadelphia Water Department is located in Philadelphia, and is governed by the City of Philadelphia, which also operates civil services, revenue, risk management, commercial development and housing authority departments.