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Duval Improvement Association PWD Construction Project

Submitted by PaulF on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 13:25

Project Overview and FAQ

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is beginning heavy construction in your neighborhood. The water mains located in the streets listed below have outlived their useful lifespan and must be replaced now to safeguard your water and sewer services and prevent potential leaks or breaks from flooding and damaging City streets and private property:

  • W. Johnson from Greene St. to Sherman St.
  • N. Moylan St. from W. Washington Ln. to W. Pomona St.
  • W. Pomona St. from Moylan St. to Sherman St.
  • Sherman St. from W. Washington Ln. to Johnson St.
  • W. Washington Ln. from Moylan St. to Wayne Ave.
  • N. Wayne Ave. from W. Tulpehocken St. to Washington Ln.


The Water Department has hired a private contractor, Nello Construction Co. Inc., to complete the above project. The work will proceed block by block until final completion on or about 7-24-14.

Updates: March 7, 2014

  • The Water Department has assigned an Inspector to the project who will be on-site every day. Contact the inspector with any problems.
  • The Inspector will notify you one day in advance of any scheduled water shut-offs. Several will be required over the course of the project to make connections to the new water main.
  • shut-offs typically take place in the morning hours, start at 9:00 AM and last for 2 to 8 hours, depending on the difficulty involved.
  • Read the FAQ addressing community members' concerns.