Water Heater Repair in Sewickley, PA

Wells, a river intake and a copper result

The Sewickley Borough Water Authority's 2025 report lists two wells and an Ohio River crib intake as its sources. Copper at the 90th percentile was 1.46 ppm, above the 1.3 ppm action level, with 5 of 29 homes over it, and the report marks that as a violation. Two of the 29 homes were over the lead action level. The report says copper and lead in tap water come mainly from household plumbing, and it lists four administrative reporting violations for the year. Call the authority at 412-741-9180 with questions or to ask about testing.

County plumbing permits, borough 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 borough handles building and zoning permits through its Zoning and Building Code Officer. It has three historic districts, and exterior work there needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued.