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Water Heater Repair in McKeesport, PA

McKeesport's water is Youghiogheny River water, treated at a plant in the city run by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. About 71% 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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McKeesport at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in McKeesport

71%

of McKeesport homes were built before 1960

Source: US Census Bureau
6.4M

gallons a day treated at the McKeesport plant in 2025

Source: Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
51.8 ppb

highest trihalomethane level, against an 80 ppb limit

Source: Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
83%

of homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

A river intake in the city

The authority's 2025 report says the McKeesport area is served by its McKeesport Water Treatment Plant, which has an intake on the Youghiogheny River in McKeesport, a capacity of 10 million gallons a day and an average 2025 output of 6.4 million. Every listed result met standards. The highest compliance level for trihalomethanes was 51.8 ppb against an 80 ppb limit, and PFOA and PFOS were not detected. The authority posts a service line inventory map, and you can call it at 724-755-5800 to ask about lead testing.

Homes

Older houses, gas heat

Census estimates put the median McKeesport home at 1947. About 41% were built before 1940 and about 71% before 1960, and about 4% since 2000. About 68% are detached houses and about 49% of households rent. Gas heats about 83% of homes and electricity about 13%.

Permits

County plumbing, city building 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.

The city says building permits are required for the construction, alteration, replacement and repair of all structures. You can get one from the Community Development Department or from Building Inspection Underwriters, the city's inspection agency.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for McKeesport 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? The city lists Peoples Natural Gas as its gas utility. If you smell gas, leave the house, then call 911 and Peoples at 1-800-400-4271 from outside.
Service area

Where we take calls

McKeesport, Allegheny County, ZIP codes 15132. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in McKeesport

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

McKeesport water heater questions

Where does McKeesport's water come from?

The Youghiogheny River, treated at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County's McKeesport Water Treatment Plant.

Who issues water heater permits in McKeesport?

The Allegheny County Health Department's plumbing program, 412-578-8036. Water heater installs use replacement cards. Building permits go through the city.

Who is the gas company in McKeesport?

The city lists Peoples Natural Gas. For a gas smell, leave first, then call 911 and Peoples at 1-800-400-4271.

How do I check for a lead service line in McKeesport?

The water authority posts a service line inventory map and takes testing questions at 724-755-5800.

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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