Most proposed developments within the PWSA service area will require approvals from one or more additional agencies. The information below is current to the best of our knowledge. Questions about application and submission requirements should be directed to the agency contact.
Agencies
Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD)
ACHD administers the Plumbing Code in Allegheny County. PWSA and ACHD work together to approve tap-in plans. Depending on project scope, PWSA may require an ACHD permit prior to tap-in permit issuance.
Ivo Miller, Program Manager
Plumbing Section, Building #5,
3901 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
T: 412-578-8393
F: 412-578-8053
E: Ivo.miller@alleghenycounty.us
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD)
Developments that impact high quality or exceptional value streams as defined by regulations promulgated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) will be required to obtain a permit from ACCD.
River Walk Corporate Centre
33 Terminal Way, Suite 325B
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-241-7645
F: 412-242-6165
E: conservation@accdpa.org
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
ALCOSAN is the agency that provides wastewater treatment in Allegheny County. All wastewater conveyed by PWSA flows to the ALCOSAN treatment plant. The DEP Sewage Facilities Planning Module requires review and signature from ALCOSAN. Any deduct meters must also obtain approval from ALCOSAN.
Michael Lichte, P.E., Manager of Planning
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
3300 Preble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1092
T: 412-732-8004
City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning (DCP)
DCP reviews stormwater and zoning requirements for any development within the City of Pittsburgh.
Stormwater Management Plan Reviews
Martina Battistone, Senior Environmental Planner
200 Ross St, 4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-255-2516
E: martina.battistone@pittsburghpa.gov
Zoning Approvals
Corey Layman, Zoning Administrator
200 Ross Street, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-255-2470
E: corey.layman@pittsburghpa.gov
City of Pittsburgh Law Department
The City of Pittsburgh Law Department approval is required on all DEP Sewage Facilities Planning Modules. They also create the resolution to obtain City Council approval.
Benjamin I. Smith, Assistant City Solicitor
414 Grant Street
313 City-County Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-255-2014
City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI)
Any developments that require a street vacation, traffic obstruction, or street opening must obtain a permit through DOMI.
Kim Lucas, Acting Director
414 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-255-2488
City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections (PLI)
All building permits are issued through PLI including fire protection service and land operations.
Sarah Kinter, Director
200 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T: 412-255-2175
E: pliapptech@pittsburghpa.gov
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
The DEP must approve all sewage facilities planning modules.
Thomas E. Flanagan, Sewage Planning Specialist Supervisor
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
400 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
T: 412-442-4047
F: 412-442-5885
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
PennDOT requires a Highway Occupancy Permit for any work that occurs within their right-of-way.
Bureau of Maintenance and Operations
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Allegheny County District 11-0 Direct Contact
Michael Simmons T:412-429-4879 E: micsimmons@pa.gov
Ethan Taylor T: 412-429-4982 E:ettaylor@pa.gov
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (ASOCE)
The ASOCE reviews any projects located near rivers, streams, or waterways.
2200 William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4186
T: 412-395-7100
F:412-644-2811