Poor Water Quality In

Philadelphia

Joe Rainis

Robert Yemola

“Water is essential for human life, but if not treated properly can also be deadly to a human.”

Dr. David Monahan,

Frankford Torresdale Hospital

Philadelphia

Streams

Delaware River, Schuylkill River

Mill Creek, Rockledge Branch, Frankford Creek, Sandy Run, Shed Brook, Cresheim Creek, Tacony Creek

Philadelphia Rivers

200 million gal/dayBaxter

40 million gal/day

Belmont

70 million gal/dayQueen Lane

270,000,000

55%

Why Pay For Water

Updates

Keep Operating

56 Pharmaceuticals in Philadelphia Water

“Our commitment to providing a safe and abundant supply of water is our commitment to all of our customers, large and small.”

Philadelphia Water Department,

Mission Statement

Acute Health Affects

Nausea

Lung Irritation

Skin Rash

Vomiting

Dizziness

Death

Chronic Health Affects

Cancer, Liver and Kidney Damage

Disorders of the Nervous System

Damage to the Immune System

Birth defects.

EVERYONE

8-12 Glasses a Day

3,000,000 deaths world wide from water-related

diseases.

Animals Affected Too

Humans are not the only ones affected by contaminated water, animals are affected too.

“We at the Philadelphia Water Department care very much about the natural environment and wildlife”

Philadelphia Water Department

Mission statement

Philadelphia needs to clean up its act, and its water.

Philadelphia Now