NOTICE: Hydrant flushing will occur from October 6, 2025, through October 16, 2025. This important maintenance is necessary to ensure water quality and remove sediment buildup in the distribution system. Flushing helps maintain proper water flow and pressure throughout the Borough and allows us to identify and repair any issues Read more
The Tarentum Recreation Board has just released Issue #11 of the Tarentum Borough Magazine. The magazine contains articles, upcoming events, business information and community history. Hard copies are available at the Tarentum Borough building and surrounding local businesses. You can find the previous issues at https://tarentumboro.com/recreation. If you have an Read more
The Tarentum Spray Park will officially close for the season after Labor Day, on Tuesday, September 2nd. Following the closure, the Borough will be installing new safety bollards behind the fence to help enhance safety for kids when we reopen next year. We want to thank everyone who came out Read more
The Borough continues to move forward with several projects aimed at improving water quality and reducing TTHM levels in our system. Automatic Hydrant Flushers – The newest flushers have been running for about two weeks. We will be adjusting their flow rates and run times to maximize effectiveness. Potassium Permanganate Read more
Tarentum by the Numbers Did You Know? Out of Pennsylvania’s 2,560 municipalities, Tarentum is one of fewer than 10 that operate both their own electric distribution system and a full water treatment and distribution system. We’re not just local government, we’re a full-service utility in action. Check out the infographic to Read more
As of June 3, 2025, Tarentum Borough has demolished its 66th blighted property since 2019. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to aggressively addressing urban blight and establishes Tarentum as one of the most proactive communities in Allegheny County. Blighted properties create serious problems. They lower property values, attract criminal Read more
Tarentum Borough typically opens the Spray Park on or around Memorial Day, depending on weather conditions. This year, the timeline has been slightly delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Earlier this spring, the Spray Park fence sustained damage from a vehicle accident. Because the fence is a specialty item, it has Read more
Tarentum is proud to be the only Borough in Allegheny County that operates both an electric and water utility system; a rare responsibility we take seriously. This past week, our electric system performed exceptionally well thanks to proactive planning and upgrades. Unfortunately, our water system, which is significantly older, continues Read more
REMINDER: Hydrant flushing will occur over the next two weeks. This important maintenance is necessary to ensure water quality and remove sediment buildup in the distribution system. Flushing helps maintain proper water flow and pressure throughout the Borough and allows us to identify and repair any issues in our system. Read more
The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather for the Tarentum area beginning Tuesday afternoon, April 29, and continuing into the evening. Expected conditions include heavy rainfall, wind gusts up to 50–60 mph, steady winds near 40 mph, possible large hail, and a slight chance of isolated tornado activity. Possible Read more