Swimming in Pittsburgh's three rivers is not automatically against the law, but it sits in a gray area shaped by safety concerns, park regulations and how you access the water. There is no single ...

Rain can cause raw sewage to flow into Pittsburgh's rivers, making the water temporarily unsafe for swimming.

PITTSBURGH — Be cautious if you’re going out on the rivers around Pittsburgh this week. A Recreational Boaters Advisory is currently in effect for the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio rivers near the ...