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They Really Like Us: PWD Wins 2012 U.S. Water Prize

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We almost forgot to pat ourselves on the back for this, but in late April the Philadelphia Water Department was one of six recipients of the 2012 U.S. Water Prize. The award is facilitated by the Clean Water America Alliance, and it recognizes organizations that improve our water's future through creative strategies and cutting-edge approaches. We're honored that PWD's Green City, Clean Waters plan fit the bill. (And if you're curious, the physical prize is a lovely blue-and-white plate. The commissioner has instructed us to not eat off it.) Below, a video that gives some background on each of the six recipients of the 2012 award: