Two Tales of a City

The Philadelphia Water Department relies on innovation to manage its assets with respect for ratepayers.
Two Tales of a City
Water distribution repair workers Joe Pasquarello, left, and Craig Brennan set up magnetic microphone sensors to listen for leaks and record the sounds. By setting up microphones in different locations, the operator can determine where the leak is located.

Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country but the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) approach to stormwater management, sewer overflow and water system leak detection represent a significant evolution in the methods in which the city manages its infrastructure....

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