THE WATERSHED OF Duquesne
The City of Duquesne is a municipality in Allegheny County along the Monongahela River. The City, incorporated in 1891, is characterized by its hills, floodplains and industry. Duquesne Works was an active steel mill in the 1900's with the largest blast furnace in the world. The Works produced steel rails in a twelve-furnace open hearth plant that continued to expand until its closing in 1984, but has since become a host for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The mill dumped extensive amounts of blast-furnace slag and waste into the nearby Nine Mile Run, which became the subject of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restoration funds in the early 2000's. Thomson Run is considered ‘impaired’ by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, and it was found that the high metal content from Acid Mine Drainage harms aquatic life.
Report Source Water Pollution
Call 911 in an emergency
Three Rivers Waterkeeper: 412-589-9411 | Pollution Report Form
SW DEP Pollution Hotline: 412-442-4000
PA Fish and Boat Commission: 855-347-4545
EPA Region 3: 1-800-424-8802
Report Source Water Pollution
Call 911 in an emergency
Three Rivers Waterkeeper: 412-589-9411 | Pollution Report Form
SW DEP Pollution Hotline: 412-442-4000
PA Fish and Boat Commission: 855-347-4545
EPA Region 3: 1-800-424-8802
Water assistance
Drinking Water
The City of Duquesne is the drinking water provider in Duquesne.
Wastewater
PA American Water provides wastewater treatment for the City of Duquesne.PA American Water customer assistance programs:
Other assistance programs:
For more information and help with navigating bills and qualifications, call:
The City of Duquesne is the drinking water provider in Duquesne.
- Email [email protected] or Aaron R. Adams at [email protected], call 412-466-8535, or visit Duquesne City Hall on 12 S 2nd Street to set up a payment plan for delinquent water accounts. The Water Department automatically shuts off water supply to households with delinquent accounts, so be sure to talk with someone if you are at risk for being without water.
- The City of Duquesne has provided a Drinking Water Quality Report (linked) which shows high levels of lead and copper in 2023.
- If you suspect you have a LEAD service line you would like to test, please contact the City of Duquesne Water Department by calling 412‐466‐8535 (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm).
- Pay your water bill here
Wastewater
PA American Water provides wastewater treatment for the City of Duquesne.PA American Water customer assistance programs:
- Payment Arrangements:
- If you know you will have trouble making a payment on time, contact 1-800-565-7292.
- Medical Certification:
- If a member of your household has a medical condition that requires water services and you know you will have trouble making a payment, contact 1-800-565-7292.
- Protection from Abuse and Other Court Orders
- If you have a Protection From Abuse (PFA) or other court orders then you can have protections placed on your water service. To receive these Protection from Abuse protections, contact Pennsylvania American Water at 717-550-1538.
- More information about these protections can be found here
Other assistance programs:
- 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.
For more information and help with navigating bills and qualifications, call:
- PA American Water: 1-800-565-7292
- Pay your sewage bill here
Transportation Assistance
Port Authority Transit runs the McKeesport Flyer/P7 bus from Duquesne Blvd at Library Place to downtown Pittsburgh with stops along Swissvale, Wilkinsburg, Homewood, East Liberty, and Polish Hill.
Action Housing
ACCESS program
Senior Citizen's free bus passes
Action Housing
- Affordable Housing, Weatherization, Youth Programs, etc.
ACCESS program
- ACCESS 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.
- ACCESS ADA Program
- To request an application, please call the ACCESS program office at (412) 562-5353 or TTY 711.
- ACCESS 65 Plus Program
- Provides an 85% discount on ACCESS fares for anyone aged 65 or over.
- Call (412) 562-5353 or TTY 711 to find the 65 Plus registration center nearest to you and its schedule. People with valid government-issued photo ID may apply through the mail.
- ACCESS ADA Program
Senior Citizen's free bus passes
- Connect cards are available for senior citizens to ride Port Authority buses.
- Contact local representative for application
- 1633 Pennsylvania 51 Suite G-102 Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
food assistance
The nearest Food Pantry is called The Market at 1 N Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.
- Check this link for hours
- Call (412) 460-3663 for more information
employment & Education assistance
The Duquesne Family Support Center serves residents of Duquesne with children aged 0-5
2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Builders Guild of Western PA
Vibrant Pittsburgh
Urban Seniors Job Program
Bank On Greater Pittsburgh
- They offer family support services, parenting classes, exercise and health activities, and other educational and recreational courses.
- Call (412) 469-9870 or visit 1 Library Place, Duquesne, PA 15110
- The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) assists family and friends over the age of 18 caring for their loved one in their home. The focus is to respond to the needs of the caregiver so that they are able to provide the best care possible for their loved one.
- Contact:
- Phone: 412-350-5460
- 1-800-344-4319 (Toll-free)
- Phone: 412-350-5460
- Address: Weekdays, during business hours
2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Builders Guild of Western PA
- Career opportunities for men and women to learn the construction trade.
- Program requirements: 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
- Union Apprenticeship Application - Apply Online (buildersguild.org)
- Job list - Union_Apprenticeship_Information-Jan2020.pdf (buildersguild.org)
Vibrant Pittsburgh
- Job Board specifically 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.
- Requirement: age 55 and above with previous work experience
- Urban Seniors Jobs Program - Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (ulpgh.org)
- (412) 325-3921
Bank On Greater Pittsburgh
- Providing access to low-income financial services and education to residents to help the unbanked and under-bank community to establish banking.
- (412) 227-4210
elizABETH Forms
Apply for Water Service
- Procedures between renters and owners vary. Check the City of Duquesne's website for more details.
Additional resources
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 // CALL or TEXT
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or TEXT: 8388255
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (en Espanol): 1-888-628-9454
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org/help, 1-800-950-6264 or [email protected]
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 // CALL or TEXT
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
- Allegheny county department of human service Medical Assistance Transportation Program(MATP): 1-888-547-MATP (6287) https://connect.alleghenycounty.us/food-transportation-and-other-essentials/
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Doorstep delivery program: 412-460-3663 x720 https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/what-we-do/individuals-families/doorstep-delivery/
- Meals on Wheels Pennsylvania: contact LuAnn Oatman at [email protected]
- Free Charity Cars for free/low cost cars: apply on their website: https://freecharitycars.org
- Center for Victims
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-866-644-2882
- Including Domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, child sexual assault and physical abuse, elder abuse, homicide, burglary and incidents of mass violence.
- Steel Smiling: If any Black person in Pittsburgh is uninsured and in need of mental health therapy, please let us know.
- Text or email (412)-532-9458 or [email protected]
- PA Get Help Now - Substance Abuse
- 24/7-Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- 326 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Community Care Behavioral Health
- After-hours access to drug and alcohol services: 1-800-553-7499
- Non-emergency drug and alcohol questions:
- 412-350-3328,
- TTY/TDD 412-350-3467
- (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- The Resolve Crisis Network Engagement Center - Comprehensive 24/7 crisis service for individuals and families whose identified crisis relates to substance abuse:
- 1-888-796-8226
- Warmline for emotional support from peers:
- 1-866-661-WARM (9276)