Kittanning Water Treatment
Custom-Engineered for the Allegheny Valley
Custom-engineered systems built for your exact water chemistry
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The Allegheny River County Seat
Why Water Treatment in Kittanning Is Different
Kittanning sits where the Kittanning Path meets the Allegheny River — the same spot where the Lenape built their village of Kit-Han-Ne, meaning “settlement by the main river.” Colonel Armstrong’s 1756 raid gave both the county and borough their names, and the town has served as Armstrong County’s seat since 1803.
That 220-year history means infrastructure from every era. Pre-Civil War stone buildings along Market Street, early 1900s industrial-era row homes, and mid-century housing spreading toward Route 28. Each generation left behind different plumbing — cast iron, galvanized steel, copper with lead-soldered joints — and each reacts differently to the water flowing through it.
River Water, River Challenges
Multiple water authorities serve the Kittanning area — West Kittanning Municipal Authority, Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, and Pennsylvania American Water all draw from or distribute water influenced by the Allegheny River system. Surface water treatment means chlorine or chloramine disinfection, seasonal variations, and infrastructure that ranges from recently upgraded to well over 50 years old. Private wells in surrounding townships tap into sandstone and shale aquifers shaped by centuries of coal and iron geology.
Recognized for Excellence
Cesare’s Quality Water Solutions — awarded Best Water Purification Company. Three generations of expertise serving Kittanning and Armstrong County.
Water Challenges in Kittanning & Armstrong County
Whether you are on borough municipal water or a private well in the surrounding townships, these are the problems we solve along the Allegheny Valley.
Iron Staining
Orange-brown stains on sinks, toilets, and laundry. Dissolved iron from shale bedrock beneath Armstrong County is the most common well water complaint. Municipal customers also see staining during line flushing and seasonal changes.
Hard Water Scale
White calcium and magnesium deposits on faucets, showerheads, and inside water heaters. Hard water shortens appliance life and leaves spots on every surface. Common in both municipal and well water across the Kittanning area.
Sulfur & Rotten Egg Smell
Hydrogen sulfide trapped in coal-bearing geology beneath the Allegheny Valley. Most common in private wells around North Buffalo Township and East Franklin Township. The smell is unmistakable and affects cooking, bathing, and laundry.
Chlorine Taste & Odor
Municipal water treated with chlorine leaves chemical tastes and smells, especially during seasonal treatment increases. Homes along Market Street and the Route 28 corridor notice the difference in spring and summer months.
Low pH & Acidic Water
Well water in Armstrong County’s shale and sandstone geology often tests below 6.5 pH — acidic enough to corrode copper pipes and leach metals. Homes in the hills above Kittanning and along Cowanshannock Creek are especially affected.
Bacteria & Coliform
Private wells in Armstrong County are not regulated. Coliform bacteria can enter through surface runoff, especially during spring rain events near the Allegheny River floodplain and Crooked Creek watershed.
Where Kittanning’s Water Comes From
Municipal Water
Multiple authorities serve the Kittanning area: West Kittanning Municipal Authority, Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, and Pennsylvania American Water. All draw from or distribute Allegheny River-influenced surface water. Treatment includes chlorination, but aging distribution lines can add iron, manganese, and sediment between the plant and your tap.
Private Wells
Properties outside borough limits — North Buffalo Township, East Franklin Township, Rayburn Township, and the hills above Route 28 — rely on private wells. These wells tap into sandstone and shale aquifers shaped by coal-mining geology, producing water that frequently tests high for iron, manganese, sulfur, and low pH. No one monitors your well water unless you do.
How We Solve Kittanning Water Problems
Call or Message
Reach us at (724) 708-8816 or fill out the form below. We schedule a visit to your Kittanning home — often within days. You talk directly with the owner.
On-Site Water Testing
We test at your tap for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, plus manganese and sulfur as applicable. Results happen in your home, right in front of you.
Custom System Design
We engineer a system with Custom-Designed media matched to your exact water chemistry, household size, and pipe material. No one-size-fits-all solutions.
Install & Verify
Professional installation by the owner. We confirm clean water at every tap and back it with up to a 10-year warranty (terms apply). 24/7 emergency service from day one.
Historic Borough, Aging Pipes
Kittanning’s oldest homes date to the early 1800s along Market Street and Water Street. The borough grew through the iron and steel era of the late 1800s, the glass and pottery boom of the early 1900s, and the mid-century expansion along Route 28. Each generation left behind different plumbing — from century-old cast iron to 1950s galvanized steel to 1970s copper.
Your water treatment system needs to account for what your pipes contribute to the water, not just what arrives from the treatment plant. That is why we test at your tap — because a home on Market Street from 1890 needs a fundamentally different approach than a 1970s ranch on Route 422.
What Armstrong County Homeowners Say
Our water had an awful smell. We were buying bottled water to drink. We had another company come out, three times, and they could not fix the issue. Lance came in and told me exactly what was wrong and how he was going to fix it. The water has been perfect ever since. I would highly recommend them for all your water needs!
Cory Mondics — Apollo
I highly recommend this company. Very professional and knowledgeable. Lance came out and assessed our water situation and recommended a system for our needs. Installation was quick and clean. Our water is excellent now!
Arnett Mull — Irwin
My water quality has improved dramatically. Lance was easy to work with and very responsive. Great company with great service.
Bryan R
Kittanning Water Treatment Questions
Why does my Kittanning water taste like chlorine?
Municipal water authorities serving Kittanning use chlorine to disinfect surface water from the Allegheny River system. Chlorine levels vary seasonally and can spike during spring runoff. A whole-house system with Custom-Designed media removes chlorine taste and odor before water reaches any faucet.
What causes orange stains on my fixtures?
Dissolved iron from the shale and sandstone geology beneath Armstrong County. Iron oxidizes when exposed to air, leaving orange-brown stains on sinks, toilets, and laundry. Whole-house filtration with Custom-Designed media removes iron at the point of entry.
Is my Armstrong County well water safe?
Private wells are not monitored by any municipal authority. You are responsible for your own water quality. We recommend annual testing for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, manganese, sulfur, and bacteria — and treating based on results.
What does your on-site water test include?
We test at your tap for hardness, iron, pH, TDS, chlorine, plus manganese and sulfur as applicable. We also evaluate flow rate and water pressure. Results happen in your home — no sending samples to a lab.
How are your systems different from store-bought filters?
We custom-engineer every system around your test results. We select Custom-Designed media for your specific contaminant levels, pipe age, household size, and water pressure. A home on Market Street from 1900 needs a fundamentally different system than a well on Route 422.
How much does a water treatment system cost?
Pricing depends on water chemistry, contaminant levels, home size, and system complexity. We give you a clear recommendation after testing. Financing and system leasing available (terms apply).
Do you offer financing or leasing?
Yes. Financing and system leasing available (terms apply). Better water does not have to wait.
Can you repair my existing water system?
Absolutely. We service and repair softeners, filters, UV systems, and other equipment regardless of who installed it. Many Armstrong County homeowners call us after their original company stopped answering.
What warranty and support do you provide?
Up to 10-year warranty (terms apply), plus 24/7 emergency service. We are local — not a call center in another state.
How long does installation take?
Most whole-house installations complete in a few hours. We confirm clean water at every tap and walk you through every component before we leave.
Kittanning Area Neighborhoods We Serve
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Kittanning Water Resources
For more information about water quality in Armstrong County, visit the U.S. EPA Drinking Water page. The Pennsylvania DEP also provides well water testing guidance for private well owners.
24/7 Emergency Water Service
Water emergency in Kittanning? Leaking system? No water? Call now — (724) 708-8816. We respond around the clock.
Get Clean Water in Kittanning
Ready to find out what is really in your water? Fill out the form or call us directly. You will talk to the owner — not a call center.
Call or Text: (724) 708-8816
Email: support@cesareswater.com
Service Area: Kittanning + Armstrong County + SWPA
Emergency: 24/7 Available
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