Tarentum Borough

What Tarentum Borough does

Tarentum Borough is a municipal government entity founded in 1842, serving approximately 4,400 residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, under the trade identity "Crossroads of the Allegheny Valley." It delivers a full suite of municipal services including electric distribution, water treatment and distribution, police, fire and EMS, public works, trash collection, code enforcement, permitting, and recreation programs. The borough is governed by an elected Council and Mayor, with Dwight Boddorf serving as Borough Manager, Scott Dadowski as Council President, Bob Lang as Mayor, and Carrie Fox as Recreation Board President.

The borough operates a rare dual-utility model, being one of fewer than 10 Pennsylvania municipalities that operate both an electric distribution system and a full water treatment and distribution system. Its technology stack centers on the RedCat Utility Management System for electric outage management and reporting, and transitioned to BS&A Software for utility billing and payment processing effective June 1, 2026. Infrastructure investment has been material: 10 electric utility poles replaced in 2024, 9 new water valves installed in 2019, 66 blighted properties demolished since 2019 (establishing Tarentum as one of the most proactive communities in Allegheny County for blight remediation), and ongoing water-system modernization to address TTHM compliance. The general property tax rate has been held at 5.48 mills since 2004.

Revenue is generated across five streams: municipal property taxes (5.48 mills), electric utility services, water utility services, trash collection through Waste Management, and permit and fee revenue. The borough has actively secured state and federal grant funding, including $463,000 for the Davidson Street water line replacement, $300,000 in Local Share Account funding, $200,000 in federal funding for water plant and pump house upgrades, and an additional $300,000 for water plant upgrades. Regional service-sharing arrangements include the 2023 intergovernmental agreement with Brackenridge Borough for shared Police Services and the March 25, 2026 creation of the Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority with Harrison Township and Brackenridge Borough to stabilize regional EMS coverage.

Name

Tarentum Borough

Legal name

Tarentum Borough

Website

https://tarentumboro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tarentum Borough is a municipal government in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 4,400 residents with full municipal services including electric distribution, water treatment, police, fire/EMS, and public works. It is one of fewer than 10 Pennsylvania municipalities operating both electric and water utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Waste Collection (56211), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal governance
• Electric utility services
• Water treatment services
• Public safety services
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarentum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: General tax revenue at 5.48 mills rate maintained since 2004
2. Electric Utility Services: Municipal electric distribution services provided directly to residents
3. Water Utility Services: Water treatment and distribution services provided directly to residents
4. Trash Collection Services: Waste management and trash collection services through Waste Management
5. Permit and Fee Revenue: Revenue from permitting, zoning, and various municipal fees

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tarentum Borough is a Pennsylvania municipal government that delivers core local government services to residents and businesses within its boundaries. It operates one of fewer than 10 PA municipalities running both an electric distribution system and a water treatment and distribution system, alongside police, fire/EMS, public works, trash/recycling, code enforcement, and recreation programs.

Product overview

Tarentum Borough is a full-service municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of essential public services. The borough operates a rare dual-utility model, being one of fewer than 10 Pennsylvania municipalities to operate both its own electric distribution system and full water treatment/distribution system. Core municipal services include police protection (with shared services to Brackenridge), fire and EMS (via regional Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority), public works, trash collection, code enforcement, and recreation programs. The borough has recently modernized its utility billing infrastructure by transitioning to BS&A Software for integrated electric and water billing management, and provides residents with online outage mapping and reporting tools for the electric system. The Recreation Board supports community engagement through facilities including the spray park and quarterly magazine publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Electric Distribution System Local electric utility delivering power distribution to borough residents and businesses, including outage management and rate setting through a community-owned system.
• Water Treatment and Distribution System Municipal water utility providing treated drinking water and water distribution service to homes and businesses within the borough service territory.
• Utility Billing and Payment Services Combined billing and customer service for electric, water, sewer, trash, and recycling services, payable at the Borough Building Service Center, by mail, or online through the utility portal.
• Police Department Services Local law enforcement, community policing, and resident safety services provided by the Tarentum Borough Police Department under the direction of the Police Chief.
• Fire and EMS Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, and related emergency services delivered to borough residents and visitors.
• Public Works Services Road maintenance, snow removal, street lighting, and general infrastructure upkeep for the borough's public rights-of-way.
• Trash and Recycling Services Curbside trash and recycling collection, including bulk pickup and yard waste handling, billed through the utility billing system.
• Code Enforcement and Permitting Building, housing, and property maintenance code enforcement along with permitting and inspection services for residents and property owners.
• Recreation Programs and Facilities Community recreation programs, parks, and recreational facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department for borough residents.
• Tarentum Borough Magazine Periodic borough publication providing community news, event information, and local government updates to residents and stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Power outages have declined over the past four years despite storm events affecting the region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Harrison TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026On March 25, 2026, Tarentum Borough, alongside Harrison Township and Brackenridge Borough, officially created the Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority. This milestone represents a regional commitment to stabilizing EMS services, addressing long-term funding and staffing challenges, and ensuring reliable emergency response for generations to come.
• Brackenridge BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Joint creation of Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority to address regional EMS crisis through collaborative municipal approach.
• Brackenridge BoroughcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2023Intergovernmental agreement for shared Police Services between Tarentum and Brackenridge, marking a significant stride towards innovative policing and community safety for the region through resource sharing.
• American Municipal Power (AMP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarentum Borough joined AMP in opposing PJM's capacity auction delay, citing risks to municipal budgets and ratepayers. AMP represents municipal power systems in regulatory proceedings affecting capacity costs.
• Norfolk SouthernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailroad company's repair of Corbet Street and Lock Street railroad crossings following borough advocacy efforts.
• PennDOTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Department of Transportation is conducting the Tarentum Bridge and Interchange Ramps Rehabilitation Project, representing significant infrastructure investment in the borough.
• Waste ManagementmajorOthersThird-party waste management provider for trash collection services to borough residents.
• Meyer Excavating, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor that worked with Tarentum public works crews to install nine new water valves in the Borough water distribution system in 2019.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ephrata Borough: Pennsylvania borough that also operates both its own electric distribution system and water/wastewater utility — the closest functional comparable to Tarentum's rare dual-utility municipal model in PA.
• Borough of Chambersburg: Pennsylvania borough operating its own municipal electric utility, comparable to Tarentum on the electric side of the dual-utility ownership model and on PA borough governance.
• New Castle, PA: Small Pennsylvania city operating a municipal electric utility, sharing structural parallels with Tarentum as a municipally owned electric provider in western PA.

Regional players

• Duquesne Light Holdings: Investor-owned electric utility serving the greater Pittsburgh area, including Allegheny County where Tarentum operates — the direct rate-comparison benchmark cited in Tarentum's own value proposition.
• West Penn Power (FirstEnergy): Investor-owned electric utility operating in western Pennsylvania, named by Tarentum as a rate benchmark that its municipal rates outperform.

Broad incumbents

• Essential Utilities: Large investor-owned water and natural gas utility operating extensively across Pennsylvania, providing the private-sector counterpoint to Tarentum's municipal water service model.
• American Water Works: Largest publicly traded US water and wastewater utility — relevant comparable on the regulated water utility side that Tarentum competes against operationally in terms of service expectations.

Others

• American Municipal Power (AMP): Joint action agency representing municipal electric utilities, of which Tarentum is an active member — provides regulatory advocacy, power supply, and shared services that materially shape Tarentum's electric operations.
• Pennsylvania Municipal League: Statewide association representing Pennsylvania boroughs and other municipalities — directly relevant to Tarentum's governance, grant access, and intergovernmental coordination.
• Pennsylvania Rural Water Association: Non-profit supporting small and rural water utilities in Pennsylvania with training and compliance assistance — directly relevant to Tarentum's water system staffing, TTHM compliance, and operational training needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/tarentumboro
• Facebookfacebook.com/tarentumboro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarentum-borough

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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