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LCA Region Still Under Drought Watch

Determine 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…

A picture showing LCA employees (left to right) Miguel Ortiz, Chris Bogert, Trissina Trusdell,  Darian Huaman of Salvation Army, Broc Andrew, Robert Sasarak, Pierce Heffner, Ryan Muschlitz, Joseph Luby, Farouk Hamoi to illustrate an LCA blog post on the 2024 Angel Tree donations.

LCA Contributes to Food Bank, Angel Tree Programs for the Holidays

LCA workers continued their tradition of brightening the holidays for local community members in need over the 2024 season. In the group photo, above, are (left to right) LCA employees Miguel Ortiz, Chris Bogert, and Trissina Trusdell; Darian Huaman of The Salvation Army; and Broc Andrew, Robert Sasarak, Pierce Heffner, Ryan Muschlitz, Joseph Luby and Farouk Hamoi…

A picture of the Kline's Island Sewer Plant's trickling media filter system at sunset.

LCA’s CEO  Discusses Getting the Lead Out, Sewer System Upgrades on ‘Good Morning Lehigh Valley’

Liesel Gross takes to the airwaves to talk about the important work Lehigh County Authority is doing to secure the future of safe, reliable water and wastewater service. LCA CEO Liesel Gross was once again a guest on “Good Morning Lehigh Valley,” where she talked with radio show host Brad Osborne about two of the water…

A graphic the celebrates 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act. It features a round logo with the words, AWWA Celebrating 50th Anniversary, Safe Drinking Water Act, 1974-2024.

Today We Celebrate 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water!

The Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law in 1974 to authorize enforceable standards for drinking water quality.   Today marks an important anniversary for the water coming out of your tap: Fifty years of the Safe Drinking Water Act! Administered through science-based EPA regulations, SDWA sets stringent and clear standards that all water utilities and…

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…

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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