Philly Water Department reopens Manayunk Canal

Philly Water Department reopens Manayunk Canal

Let the waters flow! That was the thinking behind the Philadelphia Water Department’s three-year project for improving the water quality of the once stagnant Manayunk Canal. The project was funded through a $21 million grant that was endowed by PENNVEST, a state authority that provides financial assistance for infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania. The PWD recently held a public information seminar at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center. …