Watershed

The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.

More than 100 samples of water have been taken in 12 locations in the river, outside the plant, and in the raw water storage basin.

Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.

Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.

Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.

“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”

Home pitchers aren’t designed to remove these materials — but that doesn’t mean they don’t.

Officials say the city’s tap water is safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. They expect the contamination to clear by Thursday.

Officials say all residents should keep a two-day supply of water on hand for emergencies.

City officials haven’t announced any contamination, but say residents may want to switch to bottled water for drinking and cooking.

Officials say the new timeline is based on how long it will take river water to reach customers after entering a Northeast Philly treatment plant.

Plastics still top the list of litter collected along the shoreline. But the number of plastic bags and straws has dropped in the wake of the state’s bag ban.

More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.

Visitors from all over the world traveled alongside the Schuylkill River trail to connect with nature and its importance.

Thursday's hearing in Wildwood could be the beginning of an expected campaign by the GOP-controlled House to investigate the Biden administration’s clean energy plans.