Manhole (utility) covers are heavy metal plates that cover access points to utilities on the ground. Missing manhole covers are a safety risk. It is important to replace missing manhole covers quickly.
Common manhole or utility cover issues include:
- The cover is coming off.
- The asphalt around the cover has sunken.
- The manhole has sunken.
- The cover is damaged.
- The cover is missing.
How
There are two ways to report issues with manhole covers.
Identify and contact the owner
If you can identify the manhole owner, you should call them directly about the problem. Use the pictures below to identify common owners.
PECO
(800) 494-4000
(800) 494-4000
PWD Sewer Maintenance
(215) 685-6300
(215) 685-6300
PECO
(800) 494-4000
(800) 494-4000
Verizon
(800) 660-2215
(800) 660-2215
PWD Sewer Maintenance
(215) 685-6300
(215) 685-6300
SEPTA
(215) 580-7800
(215) 580-7800
PGW
(215) 235-1000
(215) 235-1000
PGW
(215) 235-1000
(215) 235-1000
Contact the City
If you can’t identify the owner or if the cover is missing, use our online form to submit a report. The City will then notify the appropriate utility.
Be as specific as possible when describing the manhole’s location.