The Philadelphia Water Department will pause water shutoffs through Sept. 30 and continue to offer residents facing coronavirus-related hardships discounted water rates. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Can the water department convince Philadelphians that what comes out of their sinks is safe, and convenient? A year-long project is trying to do just that. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
In honor of Earth Week, we’re giving you a gift of FREE giveaways. OK, so we’re not giving you the free things… technically the city is. But living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive and mean you have to buy new things to benefit the planet. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Distrust of the city’s water is particularly pronounced among low-income minority and female residents, who are drinking bottled water at higher rates than their counterparts. Drink Philly Tap wants to deliver the message that Philly’s water is safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than bottled water. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
From Billy Penn: Despite the unfortunate nickname, “Schuylkill Punch” has been proven plenty safe to drink, but the myth that it’s not has an unfortunate effect. In the poorest big city in the country, many people are unnecessarily spending their money on more expensive water. And Water Dept. surveys sent out this spring showed the phenomenon touches specific groups of people more than others. (Read more.)
From PlanPhilly: The City of Philadelphia released what may be its most ambitious and concretely detailed transportation plan yet on Wednesday. Called CONNECT, the seven-year plan details the goals, strategies and tactics officials hope will address the city’s most pressing transportation challenges, including increased congestion, declining bus ridership, and a bike commuting trend that’s gone flat. (Read more.)
Now the water department is proposing another series of annual rate hikes, which the independent Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rate Board has been reviewing in a series of hearings. From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
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