Green Your Home to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

Your participation is vital to prevent the stormwater pollution that runs into the streams, creeks and rivers that supply our drinking water. Check out the following links for tips and project ideas to help manage and reduce stormwater at home.

Clean Stormwater Tips

Many of our everyday activities can have a negative effect on our city's water resources. With a few basic changes, we can all help minimize stormwater runoff and pollution. Take a look at these simple things you can do at home to improve the health of our streams and rivers.

Auto Maintenance

Lawn & Garden Care

Pet Waste

Winter Ice Removal

Backyard Buffer

Green Home Projects

From South Philadelphia to Mount Airy, city residents are finding innovative ways to manage stormwater while beautifying their homes and yards. Use the links below to find helpful advice and instructions on how to green your own home.

Green Roofs	Porous Pavement	Rain Gardens	Rain Barrels	Trees
Wildflower Meadow	Container Garden	Depave Your Yard	Downspout Planter	Dry Well

For more information: A Homeowner's Guide To Stormwater Management

Rain Check

For homeowners who choose to participate, the Philadelphia Water Department will share the cost of installing rainwater management tools on their property.

Recycling and Cleanup

The Streets Department sponsors many programs that are integral to making Philadelphia and its watersheds a cleaner and better place to live.

Water Main Breaks

Learn why water mains break and what to expect when a break occurs. For reporting water and sewer emergencies such as water main breaks, call the Water Emergency Hotline open 24 hours a day: 215-685-6300.

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