Swissvale Water Filtration & Treatment
Custom-engineered water treatment for Swissvale Borough — where WPJWA-treated water meets industrial-era infrastructure. We test your water first, then build a system matched to your exact chemistry.
Residents
Incorporated
Borough Area
Emergency Service
Custom-Engineered Systems
Locally Owned & Operated
Up to 10-Year Warranty
Common Water Problems in Swissvale
WPJWA treats your water before it reaches your tap — but that doesn’t mean your water is perfect by the time it travels through industrial-era distribution lines to your faucet.
Hard Water & Scale
Dissolved minerals cause white scale on fixtures, spotty dishes, reduced water heater efficiency, and dry skin. Hard water affects every faucet and appliance in your Swissvale home.
Chlorine & Chemical Taste
WPJWA uses chlorine-based disinfection during distribution. The chemical taste is especially noticeable after water travels through aging mains to your tap. Whole-house filtration removes it everywhere.
Aging Infrastructure
Swissvale’s industrial-era water mains and pre-war residential plumbing release rust, sediment, and corrosion particles — especially after water main breaks, pressure changes, or WPJWA system maintenance.
Lead from Older Plumbing
Homes built from the 1890s through the 1950s commonly used lead solder, lead service lines, and brass fixtures. Water leaves the plant lead-free but can absorb lead from your home’s specific plumbing.
PFAS & Emerging Contaminants
PFAS compounds are an emerging concern in Pennsylvania water sources. Swissvale’s proximity to former industrial sites adds local context. Home-level filtration provides additional protection beyond utility treatment.
Dry Skin & Soap Film
Hard water and residual chlorine strip moisture from skin and hair. Soap won’t lather fully, leaving film on skin and residue in hair. Whole-house treatment solves this at every showerhead.
Swissvale’s Water Source
Swissvale Borough receives 100% municipal water from the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority.
Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority
WPJWA produces approximately 22 million gallons per day through over 430 miles of distribution pipe, serving Swissvale and 20+ other eastern Allegheny County communities. Water is treated to EPA standards at the plant — but distribution lines serving Swissvale were installed during the borough’s industrial peak, and many have been in service for 75 to 100+ years.
Swissvale’s Built Environment
From George Westinghouse’s Union Switch & Signal factory (1886–1986) to the adjacent Carrie Blast Furnaces, Swissvale was built during Pittsburgh’s industrial age. The borough’s water infrastructure — mains, service connections, and in-home plumbing — dates to this era. Pre-war homes with galvanized steel, lead solder, and copper with lead joints are common throughout every neighborhood.
Why Swissvale Homeowners Choose Cesare’s
Most water treatment companies sell you a box off a truck. We engineer a system for your water.
Chemistry First, Equipment Second
We analyze your water before recommending anything. Your system is designed around your actual test results — not a sales pitch.
Custom-Engineered for SW Pennsylvania
We know what WPJWA water looks like after traveling through Swissvale’s industrial-era distribution network. Our systems are built for conditions right here.
Locally Owned, Not a Call Center
When you call 724-708-8816, you reach the people who actually install and service your system. No national hotlines, no rotating techs.
Backed by a Real Warranty
Every installation includes an up to 10-year warranty (terms apply), ongoing maintenance support, and 24/7 emergency service.
How We Treat Your Swissvale Water
Every installation starts with science, not salesmanship.
Water Chemistry Analysis
We test for hardness, chlorine, lead, pH, iron, and other contaminants specific to your Swissvale home’s water source and plumbing age.
Custom System Design
Based on results, we engineer a treatment system matched to your exact water chemistry. No cookie-cutter packages.
Professional Installation
Our local team handles the complete installation at your Swissvale home — cleanly, correctly, and up to code.
Ongoing Support
Up to 10-year warranty (terms apply), scheduled maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service. Call anytime.
Swissvale Neighborhoods We Serve
Regent Square & Western
Victorian and early 1900s homes along S. Braddock Ave near Edgewood Towne Centre — some of the oldest plumbing in the borough.
The Hill & Upper Swissvale
Hillside neighborhoods above the Busway with pre-war housing, galvanized steel pipes, and commanding views of the valley.
Monongahela Ave & Riverfront
Southern corridor along the Mon River near the former Union Switch & Signal site. Factory-era infrastructure still serves these blocks.
East Busway & Noble Street
Central Swissvale along the MLK East Busway — borough hall, Noble Street businesses, and dense mixed-era residential blocks.
Nearby Communities We Serve
Swissvale is part of our Eastern Allegheny County service network.
Northern neighbor sharing WPJWA water service and the Woodland Hills School District.
Edgewood Borough Water Services
Adjacent WPJWA community with pre-war housing stock and similar water quality concerns.
Wilkinsburg Water Services
Southern neighbor along the Mon River with Carrie Furnaces heritage and WPJWA service.
Rankin Borough Water Services
Eastern neighbor with WPJWA water and aging residential infrastructure from the steel era.
Braddock Hills Water Services
Southeastern neighbor with WPJWA service and heavy industrial-era plumbing legacy.
North Braddock Water Services
Across the Mon River with PA American Water service and Homestead Steel Works heritage.
Munhall Water Services
Nearby eastern Allegheny County borough with WPJWA service and suburban residential development.
Forest Hills Water Services
Neighboring WPJWA community along the I-376 corridor east of Swissvale.
Churchill Water Services
WPJWA-served borough along the Turtle Creek Valley with Westinghouse manufacturing roots.
Turtle Creek Water Services
Western neighbor spanning multiple municipalities with walkable shops and pre-war housing.
Pittsburgh Water Services
Eastern Allegheny County township with split MAWC and WPJWA water service areas.
North Versailles Water Services
Large eastern Allegheny County municipality with 40,000+ residents and WPJWA connections.
Penn Hills Water Services
Serving All of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Swissvale is part of our Allegheny County service area. We also serve these neighboring counties.
Swissvale Water Filtration — Frequently Asked Questions
Swissvale Borough is served by the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority (WPJWA), which operates over 430 miles of distribution pipe and produces approximately 22 million gallons per day. WPJWA treats water to EPA standards at the plant, but quality at your tap depends on distribution line age and your home’s plumbing materials.
WPJWA uses chlorine-based disinfection to keep water safe as it travels through the distribution network. The chemical taste can be especially noticeable in Swissvale due to the distance water travels through aging mains. A whole-house Custom-Designed filtration system removes chlorine at every tap in your home.
Swissvale’s housing stock spans from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s — eras when lead service lines, lead solder, and brass fixtures were standard plumbing materials. Water from WPJWA leaves the treatment plant lead-free, but can pick up lead from your home’s specific plumbing. Testing confirms whether lead is present at your tap.
Many Swissvale homes experience moderate hard water that causes white scale on faucets, spotty glassware, reduced water heater efficiency, and dry skin. A custom-engineered water softener eliminates hardness at every fixture in your home.
PFAS compounds are an emerging concern in Pennsylvania water sources. Homeowners wanting additional protection beyond utility-level treatment can install Custom-Designed filtration or reverse osmosis systems engineered to target PFAS compounds.
Costs depend on your specific water chemistry. We test your water first, then engineer a system matched to your exact conditions — no cookie-cutter packages, no unnecessary equipment. Call 724-708-8816 for a consultation.
Yes. We install high-flow reverse osmosis systems with optional UV disinfection that helps inactivate microorganisms. Finishing options include pH Boost or Mineral Add-Back for great-tasting drinking water. Customers often tell us their water tastes better than bottled.
Yes. Swissvale was home to George Westinghouse’s Union Switch & Signal factory and sits adjacent to the Carrie Blast Furnaces. While industrial operations have closed, the borough’s infrastructure — water mains, service connections, and in-home plumbing — dates to the industrial era. These aging materials can release sediment, rust, and corrosion byproducts into tap water.
We start with a detailed water chemistry analysis at your Swissvale home. Then we custom-engineer a treatment system matched to your specific results — not a generic package. Professional installation follows, backed by ongoing support and an up to 10-year warranty (terms apply).
Yes. We serve all 1.3 square miles of Swissvale — from Regent Square to Braddock Avenue, the Monongahela riverfront to Edgewood border, and every residential street in between. Call 724-708-8816 to schedule your consultation.
Get Clean Water in Swissvale
Ready to solve your water problems? WPJWA treats it at the plant — we perfect it at your tap. Custom-engineered systems built for your Swissvale home’s exact chemistry.
Call or Text: 724-708-8816
Email: support@cesareswater.com
Service Area: Swissvale & Southwestern PA
Emergency Service: 24/7 Available
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Stop Living With Problem Water in Swissvale
Custom-engineered water treatment built for your home’s exact chemistry. WPJWA treats it at the plant — we make it perfect at your tap.