Fairmount Water Works

What It's About

Fairmount Water Works supplied water for Philadelphia from 1815 until 1909. Visitors to the interpretive center learn how actions on the land affect water quality.

Found in Family Outings, Historic Sites.

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the Water Works buildings on the water, next to the Museum of Art

Photo credit: Dan Mall, Unsplash.

Getting There on SEPTA

Nearby Routes: Bus 38.

Hours, features, ticket or entrance costs, and other details for places of interest listed here may change without notice. Be sure to check with them for up-to-date information when planning a visit.