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Pittsburgh has relied on the Allegheny River as a steady source of drinking water as far back as its original residents, the Iroquois, and Lenape tribes. European settlers would inherit the abundant water source. However, by the 17th century, local spring water often tasted of sulfur, and wells, which relied on underground water that could offset the taste, were difficult to dig.
For sanitary reasons and against the ever-present danger of fire, officials established the first formal Pittsburgh water system. By 1802, it consisted of four 47-foot deep wells with pumps. It didn’t take long for the city’s booming population to outgrow this simple system. In 1828, Pittsburgh developers unveiled a river pumping station and a 1-million-gallon reservoir. This infrastructure would continue to expand into Pittsburgh’s current water management system.
The 19th century saw another hurdle for the city’s water managers: waterborne illness. Likewise, contamination of the Allegheny reached such disastrous levels that the need for a treatment plant and process became obvious. After years of debate over design, Pittsburgh’s first filtration and treatment plant was constructed in 1907. By the 1950s, Pittsburgh water, formerly only treated with chlorine, needed a purification upgrade. Alum was introduced into the process – until the construction of a full chemical treatment plant arrived in 1962.
Today, The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority provides service to more than 300,000 customers producing an average of 70 million gallons of water daily. Two facilities treat Pittsburgh tap water: one near Aspinwall and the second, known as the Microfiltration Plant, in Highland Park. Uniquely, the city of Pittsburgh only draws its water from the Allegheny River with no need for groundwater sources. As water travels over the land, it picks up naturally occurring minerals and animal or human pollution. This often manifests as a musty or earthy odor or taste, especially after construction or lots of rain.
According to a recent Pittsburgh Water Quality report, industrial processes, discharge from power plants, the release of petroleum from pipeline ruptures, and stormwater runoff may contaminate drinking water. Like many older cities, most of the Pittsburgh water infrastructure consists of cast iron pipes, the industry standard until the mid-1960s. Prone to corrosion and biofilm, older cast iron pipes develop clusters of corrosion and bacteria along the inside of the pipe. Sometimes these clusters break off and travel with your water to your faucet, resulting in water cloudiness, red water, off-taste, and odor.
Worried about the discharge from power plants, the release of petroleum from pipeline ruptures, and stormwater runoff contaminating your local Pittsburgh drinking water? We are too, and that’s why we’re here to help. Quench offers a full complement of water filtration and sanitization technologies to remove sediment, reduce chemical contaminants, including lead, and get rid of off-tastes and odors. Depending on your local water quality, your Quench Water Expert may recommend our NSF-certified carbon filtration, which works great for water with TDS (total dissolved solids) levels under 250 ppm (parts per million) or our NSF-certified reverse osmosis (RO) filtration, which is the gold standard for water with TDS levels over 250 ppm. By creating a customized water filtration solution and tailoring your installation and service needs for your business, we can guarantee that Quench office water coolers produce crisp, clean, great-tasting water – and at a fraction of the price of bottled water delivery services. Go bottle free with Quench and you will save time, money, and the environment, plus you will have better tasting and safer drinking water!
I want to thank the team at Quench for the quick, professional installation of our new water system. You and your installation team made the process very simple and timely from start to finish. I highly recommend your product as an alternative to water bottles!
Quench’s dedicated customer team stands behind every installation. You’ll always find a well-trained, friendly human at the other end of the phone, and all service is performed by insured, certified Quench-badged technicians. Our customer service promise includes proactive preventive maintenance, filter changes, and all service and support. We worry about your drinking water, so you don’t have to.
Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in Southwestern PA, including the greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette counties.
For over 20 years, Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 50% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you!
Employees and visitors to your workplace expect a seamless transition from their home life to work life. Keeping everyone happy and healthy is keeping them hydrated. Quench has multiple hydration solutions for workplaces and facilities of any size – campuses, professional offices, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, and all workplaces in between.
These hydration solutions include:
For safety and the best tasting water, we offer a full suite of advanced water purification and sanitation technologies, including the amazing new filtration technology that produces quenchWATER+ – our proprietary electrolyte and mineral infused drinking water is designed for the workplace that demands healthy and great tasting water.
When it comes to cost and service, our bottle free hydration solutions provide most customers with savings of up to 50% versus their previous water delivery. And as for service, we have a national reach and a local presence. We can take care of it all. Our hydration solutions are installed by experts and regularly maintained by Quench-badged technicians at no additional cost to you.
You’ll have no more concerns about running out, switching out water jugs or finding storage space. And it’s easy doing business with Quench. We are a one stop for all office drinking water needs. We customize hydration solutions for workplaces of all sizes and in any location. To find out more about why small businesses, top hospitals, large cable providers, nationwide distributors, and over half of the fortune 500 organizations across the continent use our solutions, speak to your local Quench representative or visit our website at QuenchWater.com.
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