News Releases

ALCOSAN Announces 2012 Rate Structure

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) announces that it will implement a seven percent rate increase for the 2012 calendar year which equates to an increase of $1.60 a month for customers.

ALCOSAN Litter Collection Effort

In two hours, ALCOSAN employees collected 227 bags of garbage and assorted items in the Northside and McKees Rocks in conjunction with the Great PA CleanUp. (Photos)

ALCOSAN Announces 2011 Rate Structure

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) announces it will not increase rates for the 2011 calendar year.

City, County Controllers Release Audit of ALCOSAN

A joint fiscal and performance audit of ALCOSAN has been released by the County and City Controller Offices.   Reports from the respective agencies may be viewed using the following links:
          Allegheny County Controller's Office
          City of Pittsburgh Controller's Office

ALCOSAN Announces 2009 Rate Structure

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) announces an anticipated rate increase for 2009 to fund mandated sewer infrastructure projects along with increased daily operating costs.

Sewer Overflow Consent Decree Signed By Judge - 1/24/2008

Pittsburgh – The last step in the approval process of the federal consent decree to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) addressing sewer overflows was met when federal Judge Gary Lancaster signed off on the document late Wednesday.

Public Informational meetings for EPA Consent Decree - 10/3/2007

Pittsburgh – The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) will be hosting a series of meetings to inform the public about the EPA Consent Decree regarding sewer overflows.

ALCOSAN Issues Statemetnt on Consent Decree - 5/21/2007

Pittsburgh – The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) has concluded negotiations with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Allegheny County Health Department regarding a consent decree to address sewer overflows.

ALCOSAN Obtains Project Funds - 5/17/2007

Pittsburgh – At the regularly scheduled public meeting of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Board of Directors today, approval was given to purchase $170 million in bonds to cover upcoming capital expenditures.

ALCOSAN Receives Grants - 5/17/2007

Pittsburgh – Through the efforts of state Rep. Harry A. Readshaw, the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) will receive $150,000 in grants to pay for two environmental pieces of equipment.

Representative Harry Readshaw Receives National Award - 3/23/2007

Pittsburgh – The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is honored to announce that ALCOSAN Board Chairman state Rep. Harry Readshaw, D-Carrick, is the recipient of the 2007 Local Public Service Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).