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Do You Serve Hollidaysburg?
Yes. We serve all of Hollidaysburg (ZIP 16648), including the historic downtown around the Diamond, Gaysport and nearby Frankstown and Allegheny Township homes. Hollidaysburg is the Blair County seat, about 5 miles south of Altoona along US-22, so a local plumber can reach you quickly, day or night.
Calls are answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays, and the price is agreed before any work starts.
Hollidaysburg Plumbing: Local Facts
| ZIP code | 16648 |
| Drinking water | Hollidaysburg’s water utility buys treated water from the Altoona Water Authority |
| Sewage treatment | Hollidaysburg Sewage Treatment Plant (borough-owned), which also treats flow from several neighboring townships |
| Sewer system | Parts of the borough have older combined sewers, where rainwater and sewage share the same pipes |
| Water hardness | Soft to moderately hard (about 2–5 grains per gallon, per the Altoona Water Authority) |
| Older homes | About 21% of homes were built before 1940, many in the National Register historic district |
Sources: Borough of Hollidaysburg, Altoona Water Authority, PA DEP, U.S. Census data.
Common Plumbing Problems in Hollidaysburg Homes
- Basement backups in heavy rain. Where rainwater and sewage share pipes, a big storm or fast snowmelt can overload the system. A backwater valve on your sewer line can help stop sewage coming up the basement floor drain. The borough has been separating stormwater from sewer lines in stages since 2015.
- Old pipes in historic homes. Houses in the historic district often still have galvanized steel water lines and cast-iron drains, which narrow with rust and crack with age.
- Frozen pipes. Hollidaysburg gets the same hard Blair County winters as Altoona. Pipes on outside walls and in stone basements freeze first. See our frozen pipes guide.
- Hot water tanks. Cold winter water makes tanks work harder, so most fail between November and March. More on water heater repair.
Plumber or Utility? Who to Call in Hollidaysburg
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Leak, clog or no hot water inside your home | A plumber (call us, 24/7) |
| Sewer backing up into the basement | A plumber first; the line from your house is usually the owner’s responsibility |
| Water main break in the street, or no water on the whole street | Your water utility; the Altoona Water Authority’s 24/7 line is (814) 949-2540 |
| Gas smell | Leave the house and call your gas company or 911 first |
Plumbing & Heating Services in Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Plumbing Questions
Do you have a plumber available in Hollidaysburg at night?
Yes. Calls are answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, and a local plumber is sent to your home in Hollidaysburg.
Why does my basement drain back up when it rains hard in Hollidaysburg?
Parts of the borough have older combined sewers that carry both rainwater and sewage. In heavy rain or snowmelt they can overload, pushing water back up the lowest drain. A plumber can check your line and talk to you about a backwater valve.
Where does Hollidaysburg’s water come from?
Hollidaysburg’s water utility buys treated water from the Altoona Water Authority. For main breaks or outages, contact the utility; for problems inside your home, call a plumber.
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