Water, Gas, And Utilities

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Table Of Contents

  1. Get emergency home heater repairs
  2. Get advice to reduce utility costs
  3. Get your water tested
  4. Submit a cable TV service complaint
  5. Become a water customer
  6. Pay or dispute a water bill
  7. Water pipe and meter maintenance
  8. Water shutoffs

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1. Get emergency home heater repairs

Emergency home heater repairs for those who are eligible.


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2. Get advice to reduce utility costs

At a Neighborhood Energy Center, residents can get advice on how they can reduce energy costs.


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3. Get your water tested

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will conduct free water quality tests for customers with concerns about lead or water quality.


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4. Submit a cable TV service complaint

The City of Philadelphia provides assistance with licensed cable operators such as Comcast and Verizon.


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5. Become a water customer

Instructions and contact information for property owners, tenants, and occupants to use when setting up a water and sewer services account.


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5.1. Become a water customer as a commercial tenant

Information about how to get a water bill in your name if you rent or lease space to run a business.


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5.2. Become a water customer as a property owner

Information for new property owners on how to set up water services.


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5.3. Become a water customer as a tenant

Information for those who pay rent on how to set up water services.


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5.4. Become a water customer as an occupant

Information on how to set up water services for those who have permission to live in a property without a lease.


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6. Pay or dispute a water bill

Learn how to make water bill payments and find out if you qualify for assistance.


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6.1. Resolve water liens and judgments

How to resolve outstanding water liens or judgments before selling or refinancing a Real Estate property (payoff requests).


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6.2. Search for a water lien

How to search for details about existing liens on water accounts, including meter and repair charges, as well as HELP accounts.


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6.3. Pay a water bill

Instructions and fees for accessing and paying your water and sewer services bill.


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6.4. Dispute a water bill

If you think there’s an error or a problem with your water bill, you can appeal to the Water Revenue Bureau.


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6.5. Water bill payment agreements

Information about payment agreements available to water bill customers.


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6.6. Senior citizen water bill discount

The City offers a discount on water and sewer bills for senior citizens who meet age and income requirements. Find out how to apply.


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6.7. Water bill customer assistance

How to apply for assistance on your water bill based on income, age, or a special situation that is making it hard to pay your water bill.


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7. Water pipe and meter maintenance

Details about the equipment that connects your property to the City’s water and sewer service lines, and what you’re required to maintain.


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7.1. Water customer responsibilities

Information about what water customers are responsible for and what they should expect from their water service.


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7.2. Water meters

Instructions for installing water meters and what to do if a water meter is damaged.


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8. Water shutoffs

Find out why water shutoffs happen, how to prevent them, and how to get water service turned back on.


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8.1. Reasons for water shutoff

Information about why water service might be shut off.


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8.2. Prevent water shutoffs

Find out how to prevent or postpone a water shutoff.


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8.3. Restore water service

Instructions for how to get water service restored after it has been shut off.


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8.4. Stop water service

Instructions for property owners on how to permanently stop water and sewer services.


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