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Heidelberg Heights Wastewater System Evaluation & Improvements
Understanding Sanitary Sewer Overflows & Corrections Needed The Heidelberg Heights sewer system is owned and operated by Lehigh County Authority (LCA). The wastewater collection system and treatment plant process 60,000 gallons of wastewater per day, but much more during storms and heavy rains due to “Inflow” and “Infiltration” into the pipes, which has become a significant problem. And it…
Building Your Better Yard: Water-Saving Landscapes to Fit Your Lifestyle
May 9, 2022Are you looking to save water while maintaining a beautiful landscape? Whether you are a master gardener or have little patience for lawn care, you can make your yard more attractive and functional while also saving water with these tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Create your own, customized water-saving landscape with techniques and…
Water Education for Children & Teachers
Check out these FUN resources to help children learn the value of water and how to save and protect it! Kids Stuff American Water Works AssociationKids Activity Book Project WET Healthy Water Healthy People EPA WaterSenseTest Your WaterSense Coloring Pages Teacher Resources U.S. Geological Survey – Water Science School EPA WaterSense – Educator Resources Project…
Celebrate Drinking Water Week With LCA!
May 3, 2022It’s our favorite time of the year: the American Water Works Association’s Drinking Water Week! Each year during the first full week of May, water professionals and the communities they serve join together to recognize and celebrate the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Every day, millions of us turn on the tap,…
Trexlertown Act 537 – Special Study
Trexlertown Act 537 Special Study – Public Comments A Special Study is being done to address sewage capacity needs within the Western Lehigh Interceptor (WLI) near Trexlertown. The interceptor experiences dry-day surcharging and wet-weather overflows during intense rain events and Lehigh County Authority has developed alternatives to temporarily address this situation until a long-term solution…
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 27, 2022Do you have old medication or unused prescriptions in your medicine cabinet? Clean them out this Saturday, April 30, 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…
Earth Day 2022: Invest In Our Planet
April 20, 2022Join us this Saturday, April 23, as we celebrate Earth Day in The Park with the City of Allentown! This free event, from noon to 4 p.m., will feature food, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities at the Allentown Arts Park, 24 N 5th St., Allentown. LCA representatives will be on hand to answer your questions…
Spruce up Your Sprinklers for Spring!
April 4, 2022As the weather gets warmer, our thoughts turn to green lawns and lush gardens. And for many folks, that means relying on automatic irrigation systems to keep everything well-watered. But before you switch on those sprinklers, taking a few minutes to ensure they’re working properly can save you a lot of water (and money)…
Capital Plan Drafts – 2023-2027
LCA’s 2023 – 2027 Capital Plan Drafts are available for review. The public comment period ended May 11, 2022. 2023-2027 Capital Plan – Suburban Division – Draft 2023-2027 Capital Plan – Administration – Draft 2023-2027 Capital Plan – Allentown Division – Draft
Leaks Can Run, But They Can’t Hide — It’s Fix a Leak Week!
March 14, 2022Ever have one of those nights where you’re lying in bed, sleepless, and seem to hear every sound in the house — including that dripping bathroom faucet? Well, here’s something else to keep you up at night: Each dripping faucet in your home can waste about 3,000 gallons of water a year. And if you…