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Philadelphia Utilities began operating the water system in 1946 and the sewer system in 1957. Many changes have happened since that time. However, one thing that still remains, is the quality people who operate the water and sewer systems.

Philadelphia Utilities and the citizens of Philadelphia are fortunate to have a robust water and sewer department. Each of eighteen employees of the Philadelphia Utilities Water and Sewer Department are dedicated to the mission of providing the great citizens of Philadelphia with the best water and sewer services possible. It takes strong teamwork and highly skilled people to make this happen. The water and sewer department has over five-hundred (500) miles of water mains and almost an equal amount of sewer mains to serve the city.

Philadelphia Utilities operates a Class B water treatment plant capable of producing 2.75 million gallons of quality drinking water per day. You will always find a water plant operator on duty twenty-

four hours per day and year-round at our water treatment facility. Customers of Philadelphia Utilities can take pride in knowing their water is being produced, treated, tested, and made available by well trained and experienced operators.

Philadelphia Utilities operates a Class 2 sewer treatment plant consisting of one ninety-eight (98) acre aerated sewer lagoon. Our current lagoon is capable of treating 2.10 million gallons of sewage per day. The lagoon is operated and maintained to the highest standards possible and in accordance with all state and federal regulations. All employees with the responsibility of caring for our sewer system go the extra mile in all aspects of tasks on a daily basis.

Know What's Below

Doing any kind of digging in your yard, from a deck to a new mailbox? 811 is the new number you should call before you begin any digging project.

The introduction of the federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number, 811, serves the critical purpose of safeguarding you from accidentally encountering underground utility lines when engaged in digging tasks. Frequently, individuals take unwarranted risks by assuming they can forego utility line marking, often due to concerns related to project delays, expenses, or previous experiences with other undertakings.

811 protects you and your community! Hitting a buried line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair, or cause serious injury or death. Always contact your 811 center, wait the required time for utilities to respond to your request, and ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.

Call (800)-227-6477 or 811, or visit https://www.ms811.org/

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