McKeesport
​​​The main waterways in McKeesport are the Monongahela River and Youghiogheny River.
The city is a suburb of Pittsburgh that was settled in 1755 by Scottish colonist David McKee, during which time ‘Queen’ Aliquippa was the ruling chief of the local Mingo Seneca clan. As David and his son John McKee sold plots of land at the turn of the 19th century, McKeesport grew into a bustling mining town until it’s first steel mill was established in 1851. The National Tube Works was opened in 1872, and the city became a national center for steel manufacture as ten major steel companies merged to form U.S. Steel. Most legacy contamination is due to spilled fuel and heavy metals. Since the decline of the steel industry, McKeesport’s population is considerably smaller and now faces contamination issues such as PFAS in drinking water. Crooked Run, a tributary of the Monongahela River, is classified as 'impaired' by the PA Department of Environmental Protection due to an excess of silt and sediment. ​​​​
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In case of an emergency (ex. major spill, threat to human and/or wildlife), call 911
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Unsure how to report water pollution to the regulatory agency? Not sure what water pollution you're seeing? Three Rivers Waterkeeper is here to help you respond to water pollution in our waterways! ​ Visit our report pollution page here.
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To report an environmental emergency to the PA DEP, please call: 1-800-541-2050​​
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Report environmental incidents & complaints to the Southwest DEP office online or calling: 866-255-5158​
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If you see someone dumping waste, call the City of McKeesport: (412) 675-5020
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More community resources at the McKeesport library and online
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Water Assistance​​​​​​​​​​​​
The McKeesport area is served by the MAWC McKeesport Water Treatment plant.
The McKeesport Water Treatment Plant uses source water from the Youghiogheny River and produces nearly 7 million gallons of drinking water per day.
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Read the 2024 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report at this link.
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If you have a delinquent payment and it has been ten days since your official shut off notice, call (724) 755-5800 to pay OR come to the New Stanton office (front counter from 8:15am to 4:30pm or 24/7 drive thru window).
Photo Credit: Clairton Municipal Authority
​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)
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The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) helps with housing-related expenses. Visit www.PAHAF.org or call 888-987-2423.
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Read about stormwater management in McKeesport here.
The City is responsible for the pollutant load and stormwater runoff that are discharging to downstream storm sewers or waters of the Commonwealth. The City is required to inform the community on stormwater and how the community can assist the City in meeting their stormwater management requirements.
​The City of McKeesport has a PAG-13 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, which is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), under Permit ID. PAG136219. You can find the 2023 MS4 Report and Stormwater information on McKeesport’s Website.
McKeesport has a Pollution Reduction Plan (PRP) (linked) for reducing Sediment and Nutrient pollution in Long Run and Crooked Run, which are designated as ‘impaired’ by the PA Department of Environmental Protection
If any member of the public has questions regarding the City of McKeesport Stormwater Management Plan, please contact Marissa Brletic of KLH Engineers via email at mbrletic@klhengineers.com.
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If you witness illicit discharge such as sanitary wastewater, effluent from septic tanks, roadway accident spills, or improper disposal of auto and household waste, file a complaint form online and send it to tom.maglicco@mckeesport-pa.gov, call (412) 675-5020, or go to City Hall at 500 Fifth Avenue.
Photo Credit: City of McKeesport
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