Elizabeth
The main waterway in Elizabeth is the Monongahela River.
Elizabeth Township, Elizabeth Borough, and West Elizabeth are all municipalities along the Monongahela River. Among the earliest industries of Elizabeth were glass making, coal mining, safe making, and steamboat building. In 1787 ‘Elizabeth Town’ was founded, named after Colonel Stephen Bayard’s wife Elizabeth Mackay Bayard. This area originally spanned the entire triangle between the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, but has since been separated into Forward and Lincoln Townships. West Elizabeth was incorporated in 1848, sharing the coal and boat industry of the East. Coal was transported from Elizabeth to Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River for decades before many mines became abandoned, and now underground mines discharge acid mine drainage which affects Fallen Timber Run and Wylie Run.
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Water
PA American Water and the Elizabeth Borough Municipal Authority are the drinking water and sewage treatment providers in Elizabeth Borough and Township.
PA American Water has multiple customer assistance programs.
If you know you will have trouble making a payment on time, call 1-800-565-7292. If a member of your household has a medical condition that requires water services and you know you will have trouble making a payment, call 1-800-565-7292. If you have a Protection From Abuse (PFA) or other court orders then you can have protections placed on your water service. To receive Protection from Abuse assistance, call 717-550-1538.
The H2O Help to Others Program™ offers grants, discounts, and equipment to help save money on your water bills. Visit www.dollarenergy.org or call 1-888-282-6816.
H2O Help to Others Program (English)
H2O Help to Others Program (Spanish)
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) helps with housing-related expenses. Visit www.PAHAF.org or call 888-987-2423.
The Elizabeth Borough Municipal Authority provides wastewater treatment for Elizabeth Borough and portions of Elizabeth Township, Forward Township, and Lincoln Borough. They can be reached at (412) 384-3686.
If you are having difficulty paying a sewage bill, a payment plan may be offered after the delinquent account has been reviewed:
½ down of the current outstanding sewage bill at issuance of the plan
4 equal payments of the remaining balance plus the current sewage bill
Once the payment agreement has been initiated, failure to maintain the payment arrangement will result in termination of service. No payment plans will be offered after an account has received a 48 Hour Termination Notice. Please contact Diversified Technology Corp. at (844) 324-5371 for more information regarding payment plans.
Elizabeth Township Sanitation Department can be reached at 412-751-8180. Sewage bill payments may be made online, in person at the Legal Tax Service office, or at the large white drop box at the Municipal Building labeled “Legal Tax Service Sewage Payments”.
Elizabeth Township Stormwater Plan Report suspected illicit discharge by calling 412-751-2800 or by filling out the form under MCM 3.
Transportation
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The ACCESS program is a door-to-door, advance reservation, shared–ride transportation program provided throughout Allegheny County and to destinations in adjoining counties within 1.5 miles of Allegheny County.
To request an application for the ACCESS ADA Program, call (412) 562-5353.
For an 85% discount on ACCESS fares for anyone aged 65 or over, call (412) 562-5353 and ask for the 65 Plus registration center nearest to you and its schedule. People with valid government-issued photo ID may apply through the mail.
Free Connect Cards are available for Senior Citizens through Port Authority.
Contact your local representative for an application or visit 1633 Pennsylvania 51 Suite G-102 Jefferson Hills, PA 15025.
Food
Elizabeth Boro Clergy Food Pantry distribution is on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 am — 11:00 am. The food orders are pre-packed, clients must be pre-registered in order to pick up food, and the qualifications for the food bank are for those who live in Elizabeth Boro and Pang burn Hollow as well as income requirements.
Call 412-384-6464 and ask for Darlene Brown for further information and to register.
Central Food Pantry of Elizabeth Township operates the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12 pm — 2 pm. Call 412-384 -8507 for more information.
425 Scenery Drive, Elizabeth
Employment & Education
Builders Guild of Western PA provides career opportunities for men and women to learn the construction trade. The program requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ Years of Age, Social Security Card, Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Willing to submit a background & drug screening, Some prior work experience preferred, Legally eligible for employment in the USA. Apply Online (buildersguild.org).
Vibrant Pittsburgh posts a Job Board focused on attracting a diverse group of talent to the Pittsburgh region.
Urban Seniors Job Program assists with job applications, building computer skills, and finding opportunities in the Pittsburgh region. You are required to be age 55 and above with previous work experience. Contact (412) 325-3921 for more information.
Bank On Greater Pittsburgh provides access to low-income financial services and education to residents to help the unbanked and under-bank community to establish banking. Call (412) 227-4210 for more information.
Elizabeth Forms
Call or visit the website (linked) for more information about each municipality.
412-751-2880
Elizabeth Township Natural Gas Wells: Olympus Energy has established a 24/7 phone number (412-357-4100) and email address (questions@olympusenergy.com) for receiving and responding to resident inquiries and complaints.
(412) 384-7771
West Elizabeth Borough
412-384-8200