Public Hearings
The Water Rate Board and the rate setting process require meetings and hearings. Testimony at these meetings becomes part of the official record.
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Apr22EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”1:00 pm to 5:00 pmIn-Person; 1515 Arch Street, 18th Fl, Rm 18031, Phila, PA 19102Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
April 22, 20251:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 4 hoursIn-Person; 1515 Arch Street, 18th Fl, Rm 18031, Phila, PA 19102mapThe public is invited to attend and speak at public hearings of the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board on proposed increases in Water Department rates and charges:
All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour. For questions, or to make written comments about the proposed rate increases, emailWaterRateBoard@phila.gov. For the rate proposals and further information on the rate proceeding, see www.phila.gov/departments/water-sewer-storm-water-rate-board/rate-proceedings/2025-general-proceeding/.
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Apr22EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”6:00 pm to 9:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
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Webinar ID: 830 6058 1302All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak,and no later than the stated hour. For questions, or to make written comments about the proposed rate increases, emailWaterRateBoard@phila.gov. Fort he rate proposals and further information on the rate proceeding, see www.phila.gov/departments/water-sewer-storm-water-rate-board/rate-proceedings/2025-general-proceeding/.
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Apr23EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”1:00 pm to 5:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
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Apr23EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”6:00 pm to 9:00 pmIn-Person; Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad St at Venango, Phila PA 19140Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
April 23, 20256:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 3 hoursIn-Person; Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad St at Venango, Phila PA 19140map
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May8EventThe 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding9:00 am to 5:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
The 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding
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May9EventThe 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding (If Necessary)9:00 am to 12:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
The 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding (If Necessary)
Topic: The 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding Description: Meeting will be held if Necessary. Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319132762 Phone one-tap: +12678310333,,84319132762# US (Philadelphia) Join via audio: +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) Webinar ID: 843 1913 2762
Technical Hearings
Technical hearings are part of the rate setting process; they are open to the public but only registered participants may speak.
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Apr22EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”1:00 pm to 5:00 pmIn-Person; 1515 Arch Street, 18th Fl, Rm 18031, Phila, PA 19102Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
April 22, 20251:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 4 hoursIn-Person; 1515 Arch Street, 18th Fl, Rm 18031, Phila, PA 19102mapThe public is invited to attend and speak at public hearings of the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board on proposed increases in Water Department rates and charges:
All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour. For questions, or to make written comments about the proposed rate increases, emailWaterRateBoard@phila.gov. For the rate proposals and further information on the rate proceeding, see www.phila.gov/departments/water-sewer-storm-water-rate-board/rate-proceedings/2025-general-proceeding/.
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Apr22EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”6:00 pm to 9:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
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Webinar ID: 830 6058 1302Allhearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak,and no later than the stated hour. Forquestions, or to make written comments about the proposed rate increases, emailWaterRateBoard@phila.gov. Forthe rate proposals and further information on the rate proceeding, see www.phila.gov/departments/water-sewer-storm-water-rate-board/rate-proceedings/2025-general-proceeding/.
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Apr23EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”1:00 pm to 5:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
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Apr23EventPublic Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”6:00 pm to 9:00 pmIn-Person; Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad St at Venango, Phila PA 19140Event
Public Hearings on Proposed Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Increases. “All hearings will end when all currently present have had an opportunity to speak, and no later than the stated hour.”
April 23, 20256:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 3 hoursIn-Person; Zion Baptist Church, 3600 N Broad St at Venango, Phila PA 19140map
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May8EventThe 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding9:00 am to 5:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
The 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding
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May9EventThe 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding (If Necessary)9:00 am to 12:00 pmVirtual (Zoom or Telephone)Event
The 2025 TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding (If Necessary)
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Board Meetings
The Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board holds hybrid public meetings online, by phone, and in person. For disability accommodations, interpretation, or questions, email WaterRateBoard@phila.gov. Instructions on attending a meeting and other information by date are below.
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May14EventPhiladelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting3:00 pm to 4:00 pmVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102Event
Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting
May 14, 20253:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 1 hourVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102mapThe Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board is inviting you to its scheduled monthly meeting.Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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Jun11EventPhiladelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting3:00 pm to 4:00 pmVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102Event
Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting
June 11, 20253:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 1 hourVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102mapThe Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board is inviting you to its scheduled monthly meeting.
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Jul16EventPhiladelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting3:00 pm to 4:00 pmVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102Event
Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board Monthly Meeting
July 16, 20253:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 1 hourVia Zoom Conferencing, Telephone Dial-In & In Person @ Conference Room 17D, One Parkway, 17th Floor, 1515 Arch Street, Phila PA 19102mapTopic: Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board's Monthly Meeting
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Past Board Meetings
| Date | Description | |
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| April 9, 2025 | Meeting recording | |
| April 9, 2025 | Meeting Agenda | |
| March 12, 2025 | Meeting Agenda | |
| February 12, 2025 | Meeting Recording | |
| February 12, 2025 | Meeting Agenda | |
| December 11, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| December 11, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 11, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| October 9, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| October 9, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 9, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| August 14, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| August 14, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 14, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| June 26, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| June 26, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 26, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| June 12, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| June 12, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 12, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| May 8, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| May 8, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| May 8, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| April 10, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| April 10, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 10, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| March 13, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| March 13, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| January 10, 2024 | Meeting Recording | |
| January 10, 2024 | Meeting Notes | |
| January 10, 2024 | Meeting Agenda | |
| November 8, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| November 8, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| November 8, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | |
| October 11, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| October 11, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 11, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | |
| August 9, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| August 9, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 9, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | |
| June 21, 2023 | Special Meeting Recording | |
| June 21, 2023 | Special Meeting Notes | |
| June 14, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| June 14, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 14, 2023 | Meeting Agenda | |
| May 10, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| March 8, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| February 8, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| January 11, 2023 | Meeting Recording | |
| January 11, 2023 | Meeting Notes | |
| November 9, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| November 9, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 12, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| October 12, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 10, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| August 10, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 15, 2022 | Special Meeting Recording | |
| June 15, 2022 | Special Meeting Notes | |
| June 8, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| June 8, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 8, 2022 | Meeting Attachment | |
| May 11, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| April 13, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 13, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| March 9, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| March 9, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| February 8, 2022 | Meeting Notes | |
| February 8, 2022 | Meeting Recording | |
| December 8, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 8, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| October 13, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 13, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| September 8, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| September 8, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| August 11, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 11, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| June 16, 2021 | Special Meeting Notes | |
| June 16, 2021 | Special Meeting Recording | |
| June 9, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 9, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| May 12, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| May 12, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| April 14, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 14, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| March 10, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| March 10, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| February 10, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| February 10, 2021 | Meeting Recording | |
| January 13, 2021 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 9, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 14, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 5, 2020 | Special Meeting Notes | |
| June 10, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| May 13, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| February 19, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| January 8, 2020 | Meeting Notes | |
| November 13, 2019 | Meeting Notes | |
| September 11, 2019 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 27, 2019 Special Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| May 8, 2019 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 10, 2019 | Meeting Notes | |
| January 9, 2019 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 12, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 12, 2018 | Meeting Agenda | |
| October 10, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 10, 2018 | Meeting Agenda | |
| August 7, 2018 Special Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| July 11, 2018 Final Determination Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| July 2, 2018 Deliberation Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| June 29, 2018 Deliberation Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| June 25, 2018 Special Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| June 6, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| May 9, 2018 Special Meeting | Meeting Notes | |
| May 9, 2018 Special Meeting | Meeting Agenda | |
| May 2, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 18, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| March 7, 2018 | This meeting was cancelled. | |
| February 7, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| February 7, 2018 | Meeting Agenda | |
| January 10, 2018 | Meeting Notes | |
| January 10, 2018 | Meeting Agenda | |
| December 6, 2017 | This meeting was cancelled. | |
| November 8, 2017 | Meeting Notes | |
| November 8, 2017 | Meeting Agenda | |
| October 4, 2017 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| September 8, 2017 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 3, 2017 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| July 17, 2017 | Meeting Notes | |
| April 26, 2017 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 21, 2016 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 13, 2016 | Meeting Notes | |
| September 8, 2016 | Meeting Notes | |
| June 16, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| June 6, 2016 | Rescheduled from June 2, 2017 | |
| May 26, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| May 19, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| May 12, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| May 5, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| April 21, 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| April 7, 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| March 24 , 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| March 3, 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| February 18, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| February 18, 2016 | No documents currently available for this meeting. | |
| February 4 , 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| January 7, 2016 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| January 21, 2016 | Meeting Notes | |
| December 17, 2015 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| December 3, 2015 | Meeting Notes | |
| November 19, 2015 | Meeting Cancelled | |
| November 5, 2015 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 22, 2015 | Meeting Notes | |
| October 1, 2015 | Meeting Notes | |
| September 17, 2015 | Meeting Notes | |
| August 26, 2015 | Meeting Notes |
Note: Transcripts from Public Hearings and Technical Hearings can be found on the Rate Proceedings pages.
Alternative Rate Structure Meetings
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 2019 | ARS Meeting #1 Overview – Water Quantity Charges |
| July 30, 2019 | ARS Meeting #1 Presentation – Water Quantity Charges |
| August 13, 2019 | ARS Meeting #1 Notes – Water Quantity Charges |
| August 13, 2019 | ARS Meeting #2 Overview – Stormwater Credits & Incentives |
| August 13, 2019 | ARS Meeting #2 Presentation – Stormwater Credits & Incentives |
| August 13, 2019 | ARS Meeting #2 Notes – Stormwater Credits & Incentives |
| August 15, 2019 | ARS Development Services Committee Meeting Presentation – Stormwater Credits & Incentives |
| August 15, 2019 | ARS Development Services Committee Meeting Notes – Stormwater Credits & Incentives |
| September 9, 2019 | ARS Meeting #3 Overview – Pension Rider |
| September 13, 2019 | ARS Meeting #3 Presentation – Pension Rider |
| September 20, 2019 | ARS Meeting #3 Notes – Pension Rider |
| November 5, 2019 | Alternative Rate Structure Analysis Final Report |