The Water Center at Upenn

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    Our Mission

    We support the resiliency, sustainability, and equity of urban water systems by directing applied collaborative research.

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    Strategic Partnership

    The Water Center and WaterNow are working together to more effectively address the nation’s most pressing water issues.

Applied Research

The Water Center uses a community-led research approach, working alongside communities bringing their knowledge and expertise to the solutions addressing their water challenges, sharing power and responsibility, and encouraging them to take the lead in determining priorities, questions to be asked, and the approach to answering those questions.  We share resources, education, training, and applied knowledge to support community goals.

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Events



Careers in the Water Industry

Oct 16, 2025 (All Day) | Quorum, 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Now in its fourth year, The Water Center at Penn’s annual Careers in the Water Industry event, held during Climate Week at Penn, brings together professionals across the water sector, academics, and students…

Give to the Water Center at Penn

We hope that you will help to advance our mission. Please consider showing your support with a direct gift of any amount to the Water Center's dedicated fund.

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