Fifteen municipalities form in the QVCOG. The members are (in alphabetical order)
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Aleppo Township
http://aleppotownship.com Aleppo Township is 1.63 square miles and is located about 10 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The Township was incorporated in 1876. Aleppo’s topography and mix of housing styles gives the Township a small town feel while its proximity to I-79 and Ohio River Boulevard allow residents quick and easy access to the city and surrounding conveniences. As of the 2020 Census Aleppo Township is home to 1,825 residents. |
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Avalon Borough
http://www.boroughofavalon.org The Borough of Avalon, located 6 miles northwest of Pittsburgh consists of Just .6 square miles nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. Avalon Boroughs offers many big city amenities including access to an excellent public transportation system and is conveniently located near State Route 65 and Interstates 79 and 279. As of the 2020 Census Avalon Borough is home to 4,762 residents. |
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Bell Acres Borough
http://bellacresborough.org/ The Borough of Bell Acres is a community located within the Pittsburgh Metro Area first settled around 1808. The area was originally established as Sewickley Township on June 28, 1854. In time, Bell Acres was incorporated as its own borough on March 14, 1960 being named after the nearby Bell Farms. As of the 2020 Census Bell Acres Borough is home to 1,505 residents. |
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Bellevue Borough
http://www.bellevuepa.org Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River. Neighboring the city of Pittsburgh, the borough was incorporated in 1867 and is located in the Northgate School District. The Borough has amenities such as Bayne Park and the Andrew Bayne Memorial Library. As of the 2020 Census Bellevue Borough is home to 8,311 residents.
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Ben Avon Borough
http://www.benavon.com/ Located along the Ohio River six miles northwest of Downtown Pittsburgh, Ben Avon is a vibrant community built in the past and restored for the future. As of the 2020 Census Ben Avon Borough is home to 1,918 residents. |
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Edgeworth Borough
http://edgeworthborough.org Edgeworth is located on the northeast bank of the Ohio River. Edgeworth took its name from the Edgeworth Seminary, which was named in honor of Maria Edgeworth. As of the 2020 Census Edgeworth Borough is home to 1,669 residents. |
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Emsworth Borough
http://www.emsworthborough.com The Borough of Emsworth is a community of approximately one square mile in size located along the east bank of the Ohio River. The Borough began as land which was purchased by the State from heirs of William Penn in the 1700s and given to soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War as payment for their service. The name Emsworth was derived from one of these tracts of land, which was thought to be named after an English duke. Following the Revolutionary War, families seeking to find their fortunes in the west were drawn to Emsworth because of its scenic beauty and position along the Ohio River. A historically significant trail, the McIntosh Trail, was an important road which connected Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh during the War and extended through the Borough at the approximate location of the modern-day Route 65 Corridor. The Borough was officially incorporated in 1896, and by the early 1900s the Emsworth Dam was constructed across the Ohio River. The Dam has become the most recognizable feature of the Borough, and historically contributed to river commerce by reducing water level fluctuations at the Ohio River’s harbors. As of the 2020 Census Emsworth Borough is home to 2,525 residents.
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Glen Osborne Borough
http://www.glenosborneborough.org Glen Osborne Borough incorporated in 1883 is conveniently located 12 miles north-west of Pittsburgh which can be reached by car within a half an hour. Glen Osborne is a part of the Quaker Valley School District and home to Osborne Elementary. As of the 2020 Census Glen Osborne Borough is home to 590 residents.
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Glenfield Borough
http://glenfieldborough.org/ Glenfield Borough, incorporated in 1883, is conveniently located 10 miles north-west of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River and is part of the Quaker Valley School District. In the 1850's, the future site of Glenfield boasted Kilbuck Railroad Station and was known as the borough of Camden. On June 10, 1876, the borough became known as Glenfield. Situated between Route 65 and I-79, residents also have great access to major highways. Glenfield is a great place to raise a family, enjoy the recreational activities of the Ohio River or to take a leisurely walk along the historic streets. As of the 2020 Census Glenfield Borough is home to 212 residents.
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Haysville Borough
https://www.haysvilleborough.org/ The smallest community in the Quaker Valley, Haysville was incorporated in 1902, but its recorded history goes back another century to Captain John Hay. Hay, who was born in Baltimore in 1796. Captain Hay returned to this area in 1836 after being named Captain of the Jackson Independent Blues, a military group that fought in the Mexican War.
As a flint glass manufacturer, he purchased a 214 acre tract of land called “Burgundia” and ran a small inn, the Union Hotel, on the hill above the present day intersection of River Road and Ohio River Boulevard. This hotel and the two others that followed became known for their curative waters. Haysville officially received its name when General William Robinson, president of Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway, called the site where the first rail was laid by the Captain’s name. As of the 2020 Census Haysville Borough is home to 81 residents. |
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Kilbuck Township
http://www.kilbucktownship.org Kilbuck Township is a place where residents enjoy the rustic charms of a community tucked away in wooded rolling hills, but are close to all the modern amenities, attractions and opportunities a big city has to offer. It offers the best of both worlds, an easy 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. As of the 2020 Census Kilbuck Township is home to 773 residents.
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Leet Township
http://www.leettownship.org Located 16 miles north west of Pittsburgh, Leet Township is mostly residential, is 1.48 square miles in size and borders Little Sewickley and Big Sewickley Creek. Part of the Depreciation Lands after the Revolutionary War, Leet Township was established in 1869. Several neighborhoods located in Leet include Fair Oaks, Quaker Heights, Old Sewickley Highlands, and Leet Acres. As of the 2020 Census Leet Township is home to 1,624 residents.
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Leetsdale Borough
http://www.leetsdaleboro.net The Borough of Leetsdale is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 11 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The Borough was incorporated on March 28, 1904. Leetsdale is 1.1 square mile and is home to Quaker Valley High School, Buncher Commerce Park, Leetsdale Industrial Park, Quaker Village Shopping Center, Henle Park, and the Leetsdale High Rise. As of the 2020 Census Leetsdale Borough is home to 1,162 residents.
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Sewickley Borough
https://www.sewickleyborough.org/ Sewickley Borough derives its name from an Indian word for "Sweet Water" and has a history that dates back to the mid 1700. The first written mention of Sewickley dated December 31, 1767. The Borough encompasses one square mile with a vibrant business district as well as the Sewickley Valley Hospital, YMCA, Public Library, Community Center, Sweetwater, and numerous churches. As of the 2020 Census Sewickley Borough is home to 3,907 residents. |
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Sewickley Heights Borough
http://sewickleyheightsboro.com/ Sewickley Heights is a borough on the northern shore of the Ohio River tucked into a diverse landscape known regionally for its hiking and bridle paths. About fifteen miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sewickley Heights was once the haven for wealthy businessmen from the city. The 1920s and 30s saw the heyday of this exclusive area, with lavish cottages dotting hilltops separated by huge, picturesque tracts of woods and fields. Since then, many of the original estates have been subdivided; the mansions have been demolished, leaving an abundance of nostalgic walls, gates, gatehouses, and outbuildings reminiscent of an earlier era. In 2014, a Pattern Book was established to memorialize the evolution of Sewickley Heights and take proactive steps towards maintaining and preserving its historic landscapes and architecture. By capturing an image and character that is unique to the Borough, principles and standards have been established to connect new development to old. Site design standards and architectural patterns will help to promote more sensitive development and to protect some of the most authentic elements and places within the Heights. Over time, Sewickley Heights has developed a keen sense of place and rich architectural heritage. Traditions and memories have been established in this storied place that inspire the Borough and its residents. As of the 2020 Census Sewickley Heights Borough is home to 857 residents. |
Associate Membership
Per the QVCOG’s Bylaws, any institution is eligible to apply for Associate Membership to the QVCOG which includes, without limitation, a firm, corporation, non-profit organization, and, political subdivision, including:
- Authority;
- School District;
- Police Department; and
- Fire Department
Institutions applying for Associate Membership in the QVCOG must submit a correspondence on organizational letterhead seeking admission and be approved by a simple majority of the QVCOG Board of Delegates.
Associate Members may participate in the following QVCOG activities through a single individual representative: QVCOG meetings, QVCOG committees (except the Supervisory Committee); and Community forums.
Associate Members do not have the right to: vote in decisions made by the Board of Delegates, participate in Executive Sessions of the QVCOG Board of Delegates, hold office, and serve on the Supervisory Committee.
- Authority;
- School District;
- Police Department; and
- Fire Department
Institutions applying for Associate Membership in the QVCOG must submit a correspondence on organizational letterhead seeking admission and be approved by a simple majority of the QVCOG Board of Delegates.
Associate Members may participate in the following QVCOG activities through a single individual representative: QVCOG meetings, QVCOG committees (except the Supervisory Committee); and Community forums.
Associate Members do not have the right to: vote in decisions made by the Board of Delegates, participate in Executive Sessions of the QVCOG Board of Delegates, hold office, and serve on the Supervisory Committee.
Sewickley Water Authority
https://www.sewickleywater.org/
Chartered in 1980, the Sewickley Water Authority's water system consists of three sources of water intakes (two wells and a crib), a treatment plant, one covered reservoir, one storage tank, two pump stations, about 40 miles of main line piping, approximately 2,200 customer service connections and meters, nearly 300 fire hydrants, and more than 1,200 main line valves. The Authority’s water system serves the following member communities: Sewickley Borough, Glen Osborne Borough, Haysville Borough, and Sewickley Heights Borough as well as customers in Edgeworth Borough, Aleppo Township, and Bell Acres Borough.
https://www.sewickleywater.org/
Chartered in 1980, the Sewickley Water Authority's water system consists of three sources of water intakes (two wells and a crib), a treatment plant, one covered reservoir, one storage tank, two pump stations, about 40 miles of main line piping, approximately 2,200 customer service connections and meters, nearly 300 fire hydrants, and more than 1,200 main line valves. The Authority’s water system serves the following member communities: Sewickley Borough, Glen Osborne Borough, Haysville Borough, and Sewickley Heights Borough as well as customers in Edgeworth Borough, Aleppo Township, and Bell Acres Borough.