Council hearing spotlights repeated water-main breaks, sinkholes in 7th District; residents demand faster repairs At a public hearing on Oct. 28, 2025, residents from the Seventh Councilmanic District told Philadelphia City Council committees that repeated water-main breaks and sinkholes have caused sewage in basements, mold, health problems and steep repair bills. An expert witness and the new Philadelphia Water Department commissioner described an aging, le%

Residents in Philadelphia's 7th District are demanding action as repeated water-main breaks and sinkholes leave homes in disrepair, moldy, and families struggling with hefty bills.

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