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Water Heater Repair in Pitcairn, PA

Pitcairn runs its own electric utility, Pitcairn Power, and bills electric, garbage and sewer together. Its water comes from the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority. 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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Pitcairn at a glance

What shapes water heater trouble in Pitcairn

81.62 ppb

trihalomethanes at the Pitcairn tank site, against an 80 ppb limit

Source: Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority
61%

of Pitcairn households rent

Source: US Census Bureau
22%

of homes heat with electricity

Source: US Census Bureau
72%

of homes heat with gas

Source: US Census Bureau
Water

Allegheny River water and a 2026 notice

The Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority draws Allegheny River water at its Nadine intake in Penn Hills. A notice in its 2025 report says testing received May 1, 2026 showed total trihalomethanes averaging 81.62 ppb at the Pitcairn Water Storage Tank site, over the 80 ppb limit, and that the violation pertains to customers served by the Pitcairn tank and in the Trafford area. The notice says this is not an emergency and you do not need to boil water or use bottled water. Questions go to its Manager of Purification at (412) 243-6212.

The report also says the authority installed a booster station in Pitcairn to address water quality and pressure in an area served through an interconnect with the Monroeville Municipal Authority, and is filing the permits for it with the state. It notes that minerals in its water can build up in water heaters.

Homes

Renters, gas and electric

Census estimates put the median Pitcairn home at 1957. About 39% were built before 1940 and about 13% since 2000. About 45% are detached houses, about 27% are in buildings with five or more units, and about 61% of households rent. Gas heats about 72% of homes, electricity about 22% and propane about 7%.

Permits and power

County plumbing permits, borough electric

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 borough's monthly bill covers electric usage, garbage and sewer fees. For Pitcairn Power or borough code questions, call 412-372-6500.

Before the plumber arrives

Safe steps for Pitcairn 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? If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 and your gas company from outside.
Service area

Where we take calls

Pitcairn, Allegheny County, ZIP codes 15140. Not sure your address is covered? Call and we'll check.

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Services in Pitcairn

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

Pitcairn water heater questions

Who provides electricity in Pitcairn?

The borough's own utility, Pitcairn Power, at 412-372-6500. Electric, garbage and sewer are billed together.

Where does Pitcairn's water come from?

The Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority, which draws from the Allegheny River.

Who issues water heater permits in Pitcairn?

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

Is Pitcairn's water safe to drink?

The authority's 2026 notice on trihalomethanes at the Pitcairn tank says it is not an emergency and you do not need to boil water. Call (412) 243-6212 with questions.

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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