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
Get ready, Tarentum! The Annual Boo Festival returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Riverview Memorial Park. Join us for an afternoon of free family fun, hayrides, games, chalk art, obstacle courses, face painting, balloon and caricature artists, and more! Food and crafts will also be available for 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 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 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
The Tarentum Recreation Board has just released Issue #10 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
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our Riverfront and Park Survey! Your feedback is helping us shape a vibrant and accessible outdoor space for all to enjoy. Here are the Top 5 most requested additions: 🏞️ River Overlook – A scenic spot to take in Read more