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May is National Water Safety Month
May 22, 2025This summer, make water safety a family priority. These tips will help. Did you know that May is National Water Safety Month? Swimming season is almost here, and boaters and anglers are already enjoying the Lehigh Valley’s many waterways. But before you head out for some H20-inspired fun, make sure that you and your family…
Join Us for National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10!
May 5, 2025Whether you’re making iced tea on a hot day; rinsing veggies for dinner; or getting clean in the shower, safe tap water is an essential part of life. That’s why we’re celebrating the American Water Works Association‘s Drinking Water Week—our favorite time of the year! Did you know that in 1908, Jersey City, N.J., became…
It’s Time for a Spring Sprinkler Spruce Up!
April 14, 2025It’s greening up and growing warmer out there, which means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and garden(s). Many folks rely on automatic irrigation systems to keep their gardens growing and their lawns green. That can be a smart choice to water more efficiently. But most sprinkler systems are not properly adjusted and…
7 Tips to Get Your Garden Growing This Spring
April 7, 2025If you’re anything like us, you’ve been impatiently waiting to get out in the garden and start the growing season — especially since winter seems to have been stubborn about relinquishing its hold this year. But even though the weather is warming, don’t rush off to the garden center and buy every plant you see. Those…
Emmaus Consecutive Division Customers
Filter Replacement Purefast filter cartridges, made by Cyclopure, fit into Brita water pitchers and are NSF-certified to remove PFAS. The Purefast filter should be replaced every 1-3 months, depending on household size and water use. You can purchase replacement filters individually or through an automated subscription service directly from Cyclopure. When you buy a replacement…
Are You Being Bothered by an Annoying Drip? Then Fix That Leak!
March 17, 2025No one should have to put up with a drip. That’s why the EPA WaterSense’s annual #FixALeak week is one of our favorite times of the year at LCA! Over the next seven days, we’ll show you how to find and fix annoying household leaks—like that drippy bathroom sink that keeps you awake at night,…
LCA Recognized for Financial Reporting, Water Treatment Optimization
March 7, 2025LCA employees’ hard work is paying off! Two awards have been presented to LCA for excellence in water treatment and financial management — the Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award and the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award. “Congratulations to our employees on these prestigious awards,” said CEO Liesel Gross. “Your dedication and service is so important…
Water Meter Replacement Project – Customer Information
Water Meter Replacement Project – Frequently Asked Questions In 2025, Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is replacing water meters at or near the end of their useful life for some Suburban Division customers. Water meters have an average lifespan of approximately 20 years and then require replacement. LCA notified customers included in the project by mail…
Six Ways to Show Water Some Love
February 13, 2025This Valentine’s Day, show some love to one of the most important things in your life: water! Water is crucial to your everyday existence. It makes up between 55 percent and 78 percent of your body weight, and you literally cannot survive much more than three days without it. In fact, the Mayo Clinic states…
LCA Region Still Under Drought Watch
January 31, 2025Determine Your Usage and Save Water With These Handy Tips We may be in the middle of winter, but it’s still dry out there—and despite recent rain and snow, Lehigh, Northampton, and 33 other counties are experiencing drought conditions. LCA is not experiencing any system-specific issues related to supplying our customers with water, but we…