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Water Heater Repair in Duquesne, PA

Duquesne runs its own water department but buys its water, mostly Youghiogheny River water from the Westmoreland County authority. About 74% of homes here were built before 1960. If your water heater is leaking or cold, call and get a plumber out.

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Cold in Hot out 1 T&P relief valvedrips from high pressure 2 Anode rodused up, tank rusts 3 Dip tubecracks, hot runs out 4 Sedimenthard water, popping 5 Gas valveno heat, no pilot 6 Pilot & thermocouplepilot keeps going out
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Duquesne at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Duquesne

74%

of Duquesne homes were built before 1960

Source: US Census Bureau
$11.18

city water rate per 1,000 gallons

Source: City of Duquesne
0

lead at the 90th percentile in 2025; all samples non-detect

Source: City of Duquesne
80%

of homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

Bought from two suppliers

The city's 2025 report says Duquesne's water is produced by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, which draws from the Youghiogheny River, and by Pennsylvania American Water's Pittsburgh system. Lead samples were all non-detect, and copper at the 90th percentile was 0.160 mg/L, against a 1.3 mg/L action level. Total trihalomethanes, a disinfection byproduct, ran at 0.080 mg/L as a running average, the same as the 0.080 limit. If you think you have a lead service line, the city water department asks you to call 412-466-8535.

The city bills water at $11.18 per 1,000 gallons, which is also the minimum charge, and $13.50 per 1,000 gallons above 15,000 gallons a month.

Homes

1940s homes, half renters

Census estimates put the median Duquesne home at 1946. About 40% were built before 1940 and about 74% before 1960, and only about 1% since 2000. About 63% are detached houses and about 53% of households rent. Gas heats about 80% of homes and electricity about 16%.

Permits

County plumbing permits

Plumbing permits in Allegheny County come from the county Health Department. It says any plumbing that is installed or altered needs an approved plan and a permit, including replacement cards for water heater installs, and every permit ends with a final inspection. The plumbing office is at 412-578-8036.

For city code questions, Duquesne lists its Code Enforcement Officer at 412-466-4746 ext. 2128.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Duquesne homes

  1. Leaking? Close the cold water valve on top of the tank.
  2. Turn off the gas valve or the breaker for the heater.
  3. Gas smell? Leave the house, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside. The county controller's utility list includes both Peoples Natural Gas and Columbia Gas, so call whichever bills you: Peoples takes emergencies at 1-800-400-4271 and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania at 1-888-460-4332.
Service area

Where we take calls

Duquesne, Allegheny County, ZIP codes 15110. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Duquesne

Repair, replacement and emergencies

Plumber using a pipe wrench on the gas line of a tank water heater

Water Heater Repair

Gas, electric and tankless repairs, from pilot lights to heating elements.

Learn moreHot water running with steam from a copper kitchen faucet after a water heater repair

No Hot Water

Cold shower this morning? Get the cause found and fixed fast.

Learn moreTank water heater leaking water from its base onto a basement floor

Leaking Water Heater

Water around the tank or a dripping relief valve. Act before it floods.

Learn morePlumber's tool bag, pipe wrenches and copper fittings beside a water heater

Emergency Water Heater Repair

Burst tank, gas smell or water everywhere. Call right away.

Learn morePlumber wheeling a new tank water heater through a home hallway on a hand truck

Water Heater Replacement

When repair no longer makes sense, get a new tank or tankless unit.

Learn moreWall-mounted tankless water heater with copper and brass water and gas lines

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Error codes, lukewarm water and scale buildup on tankless units.

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Questions

Duquesne water heater questions

Where does Duquesne's water come from?

The city buys it from the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, which draws from the Youghiogheny River, and from Pennsylvania American Water's Pittsburgh system.

Is there lead in Duquesne's water?

All 2025 lead samples were non-detect. If you think you have a lead service line, call the city water department at 412-466-8535.

Who issues water heater permits in Duquesne?

The Allegheny County Health Department's plumbing program, 412-578-8036. Water heater installs use replacement cards.

How much is water in Duquesne?

The city charges $11.18 per 1,000 gallons, which is also the minimum, and $13.50 per 1,000 gallons above 15,000 gallons a month.

Sources

Where these local facts come from

Figures are the latest published by each source. Pricing and availability are set by the plumber.

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