Topics Water Supply

The Water Supply Problem of Philadelphia, 1899

Image shows multicolored trees and a river cutting through them with two bridges visible

Watersheds: Learning to care for and protect our local water resources

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Bacteria in Delaware River, Torresdale Filters, 1913

Water, Water Everywhere – Philadelphia Record, 1937-03-14

Laying the Main (2004.057.0074.007)

Commencement of laying the main on the East side of the River, 1871

Pegg's Run

Pegg’s Run, Northern Liberties (Watson’s Annals)

Swimmers at Pier 126, Delaware River July 15, 1918

Swimmers at Pier 126, Delaware River, July 15, 1918

Photo of Allegheny Avenue Sewer, Pier 126, Delaware River, July 15, 1918

Allegheny Avenue Sewer at Pier 126, 1918