Public water system · PA1510001
ActivePhiladelphia Water Department
Community water system in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,600,000
Service connections
524,021
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Philadelphia Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Philadelphia Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Philadelphia Water Department's water safe to drink?
Philadelphia Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the PA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Philadelphia Water Department?
Philadelphia Water Department (PWSID PA1510001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the PA state drinking water program.
How many people does Philadelphia Water Department serve?
Philadelphia Water Department reports serving 1,600,000 people through 524,021 service connections in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Where does Philadelphia Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Philadelphia County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Univ Hospital | Philadelphia | 1,000 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Schuylkill Center for Env Edu | Philadelphia | 100 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Nu Water LLC | Philadelphia | 25 | Transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Philly Water Works | Philadelphia | 25 | Transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| Pure Water 2 Go | Philadelphia | 25 | Transient non-community | Purchased surface water |