FAQ
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Building Permits
WHEN DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? Ebensburg Borough has adopted and strictly enforces the state wide building code. The state wide building code applies to all construction and renovation. All work…
Garbage & Recycling
WHO IS MY GARBAGE HAULER? Ebensburg Borough contracts out garbage pick-up in the borough to one hauler. Pro Disposal is the collection agency. Garbage pick-up day is every Friday for all residents.…
Seasonal Information
YARD WASTE RECEPTACLE A receptacle is located on West Street at the former Babcock Lumber site for residents to dispose of tree branches, leaves, etc. Residents must have a key fob, which can…
Sidewalks & Alleys
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE? In short, you are. The borough regulates the types of sidewalk surfaces permitted, and stipulates where sidewalks shall exist. But the…
Taxes
Charlene Remillard 300 West High Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 (814) 846-4764 Payments accepted during regular borough office hours 8-4. Appointments can be arranged by e-mail. The Tax Collector…
Winter Regulations
WHAT ARE THE WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS? The current Ordinance, in place since 1994, requires alternate side parking on many streets between 8 a. m. and 5 p. m. , and again between 5 p. m. and 8…
Why do I have to pay a water bill during the winter months when I live elsewhere?
Many customers have a second residence in Florida or other southern location during the winter months. But while they are away, the routine costs of operating their water and sewer systems continues.…
Is Ebensburg’s water soft or hard?
Hard water has high concentrations of Calcium and Magnesium. Ebensburg’s water is considered “soft” or “very soft”.
What causes water to become “milky” at times?
Milky white water is almost always caused by air in the water. One of the many properties of water is its ability to dissolve air. But the water is under pressure in the pipes so the air remains…
Is our water fluoridated?
Virtually all water contains some amount of fluoride. Water fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride to the water supply so that the level reaches approximately 1 part fluoride per million…
Why is my bill so high?
Most customers have very consistent water usage from one billing period to the next. If your bill seems high, check the reading on your meter to see if the meter was read correctly. If the reading…
Where can I pay my water/sewer bill?
You can pay your bill at either office of First National Bank in Ebensburg; OR you can pay by debit or credit card in person or by phone at the Ebensburg Municipal Office; OR you can direct us…
Can I pay my water/sewer bill with a credit card?
Yes. You can pay with a debit or credit card in person at the Ebensburg Municipal Office or by telephone.
I had a water leak. Can I get a credit on my bill?
Unfortunately, the water that you leaked cost the system just as much as if you used it for its intended purpose. So no, we cannot credit your water account. We do, however, credit your sewer bill…
Can I fish in Ebensburg’s reservoirs?
Ebensburg’s reservoirs are open to limited fishing through a cooperative management agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. All fishing must be done from the shore. No boats are…