Waterworks Blog
Pump it Up: The Role of LCA’s Giant Wastewater Movers
January 18, 2019These gigantic machines are three of LCA’s six main sewage pumps, used in our wastewater treatment process. The pumps convey wastewater to the Aerated Grit chambers — the second part of the treatment process. (The first is screening, which removes larger objects — things like feminine hygiene products and disposable wipes, which shouldn’t be flushed anyway!) Aerated…
Did You Know Rainstorms Change the Water Treatment Process?
January 4, 2019For most people, rain in the forecast is usually little more than a mild inconvenience. But at LCA, we have to watch that forecast very carefully, because rain affects how we treat and supply your water. We need to know how much we are getting, when it’s supposed to arrive, how long it should last,…
‘Tis the Season for … Water Traditions
December 18, 2018The holiday season is upon us, and because we’re always thinking about water here at LCA, we were wondering how it’s used in winter celebrations around the world. We asked our Elf on the Shelf to do a little research for us. Here’s what she turned up: In Serbia, there’s a tradition called “strong water.”…
LCA Employees Earn Angel Wings Through Salvation Army Donations
December 11, 2018Every day, LCA employees work hard to deliver reliable, high-quality water services. Last week, they helped deliver something else: presents for 32 local children in need, through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. The Angel Tree program provides new clothing or toys for children of needy families through the support of donors. The gifts are…
How Much Water is on Your Thanksgiving Plate?
November 19, 2018It’s almost time to carve that turkey (pass the stuffing, please)! We were looking at water footprints this week and got to wondering: What’s the average water footprint for a typical Thanksgiving feast? It’s probably a lot more than you think. We’re not talking about what’s needed to cook the meal; we’re talking just about…
Celebrate National GIS Day with LCA
November 12, 2018You probably didn’t know that Wednesday is National GIS Day. In fact, many of you are probably scratching your heads and thinking, “I don’t even know what GIS is!” GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a way to capture, manage, analyze and present geographically referenced data. In short, it’s a type of computerized mapping system….
Are your pipes and water meter protected from freezing?
October 26, 2018It’s been a chilly fall so far, with multiple freeze and frost warnings. If you haven’t already, it’s time to winterize the house, protect those pipes and wrap that meter — before temperatures drop any lower. Remember that while Lehigh County Authority owns the meter, the water customer is responsible for protecting it. If the water…
Unusually High Water Bill? Here’s What to Do Next
October 11, 2018Did you receive a water bill that seems much higher than it should be? Does the bill show that your water use increased by a significant amount? When water passes through the meter and is recorded, customers are billed based on the amount recorded by the meter. A water bill that is suddenly significantly…
Imagine a Day Without Water
October 3, 2018Can you imagine a day without water? No water to drink, or even to make coffee with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires, and farmers couldn’t water their crops. A single nationwide day without water service would put $43.5 billion in economic activity…
Emergency Preparedness: Making A Plan Can Save Lives
September 12, 2018Hurricane Florence is on the doorstep of the Carolinas, and the National Hurricane Center is calling the massive storm, with its sustained winds of up to 130 mph, “life-threatening.” Though it looks like the South will take the brunt of Florence, it’s not just the coastal states that are at risk. The greater Lehigh Valley…