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A close up of a turkey being carved on a table set for Thanksgiving dinner, to illustrate an LCA blog post on keeping FOGs (fats, oils, grease) out of the drain.

Avoid The Dreaded Thanksgiving FOG!

No, we’re not talking that sleepy feeling you get after too much of grandma’s turkey dinner. We’re talking about the fats, oils and grease that commonly get dumped down the drain during America’s favorite big holiday meal. Many plumbing companies across the country report that Thanksgiving and the days after it are among their highest-call…

A picture of dry corn stalks in a field, to illustrate an LCA blog about a drought watch for the Lehigh Valley region.

Drought Watch Declared for Lehigh Valley Region

With no significant rainfall in over two months, the entire Lehigh Valley region is experiencing a drought. It’s so dry out there that the state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that Lehigh and 33 other counties—including Bucks, Northampton, and Monroe—are under a drought watch. Conditions are even worse in Berks and Schuylkill counties, which have…

A picture of prescription drugs for a post on national prescription drug takeback day by LCA.

Dispose of Unused Medications Properly During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Do you have old medication or unused prescriptions in your medicine cabinet? Clean them out this Saturday, Oct. 26, and dispose of them safely from  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Here in Pennsylvania, an average of 14 people die of an overdose every day. That’s almost double the…

Today, Imagine a Day Without Water

Can you imagine waking up and not being able to flush your toilets, take a shower, make a cup of coffee, or fill the pets’ water bowls?  Now imagine that it’s not just your home, but your entire community: no water for manufacturing; no water for fire crews to keep you safe; no water for…

2025 Rates

Public Comments on 2025 Rates Public comments regarding the proposed 2025 rates may be submitted during a scheduled meeting of the LCA Board of Directors or in writing by emailing info@lehighcountyauthority.org or by regular mail to: Lehigh County AuthorityAttn: 2025 RatesP.O. Box 3348Allentown, PA 18106 *All public comments must be received by midnight on December…

Programe una inspección de la línea de servicio de agua

Si recibió una notificación de la Autoridad del Condado de Lehigh porque parte o la totalidad de la línea de servicio de agua que sirve a su propiedad está hecha de material desconocido, use el enlace a continuación para programar una inspección. Se proporcionarán los resultados de la inspección, junto con instrucciones sobre cómo obtener…

Schedule a Water Service Line Inspection

If you received notification from Lehigh County Authority because some or all of the water service line serving your property is made of unknown material, please use the link below to schedule an inspection. Results from the inspection will be provided, along with instructions on how to get a free water test. Schedule an Inspection…

An image of water running through a pair of cupped hands and back into a stream, for an LCA post on Source Water Protection Week.

Source Water Protection Week: Every Drop Matters

A new report shows source water protection is the top concern among water professionals this year. Healthy watersheds are vital to ensuring a supply of clean, high-quality drinking water. That’s why we’re asking you to join us as we observe Source Water Protection Week (Sept. 29-Oct. 5).  Launched in 2021 by the American Water Works Association, Source Water Protection Week…

Thanos the baby alligator is growing and thriving one year after his rescue from LCA's Kline's Island.

One Year After Sewer Rescue, Thanos the Alligator is Thriving and Making Friends

Remember Thanos, the pint-sized baby alligator that two of our crew members rescued last April from a pre-treatment screen at Kline’s Island Wastewater Treatment Plant? These days Thanos is enjoying life at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood, PA. And at almost 2 feet long and just under 1 pound, he’s still little, but growing fast!…

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