Waterworks Blog
Drought Watch Declared for Lehigh Valley Region
November 8, 2024With 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…
Dispose of Unused Medications Properly During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 24, 2024Do 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
October 17, 2024Can 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…
Source Water Protection Week: Every Drop Matters
September 29, 2024A 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…
One Year After Sewer Rescue, Thanos the Alligator is Thriving and Making Friends
September 13, 2024Remember 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!…
August is National Water Quality Month
August 13, 2024Join us this August as we celebrate National Water Quality Month. This annual event is the perfect time to think about the vital role that clean, high-quality water plays in all of our lives. For instance, did you know that according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses about 300 gallons of…
Anglers, Boaters: Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
August 9, 2024Aquatic invasive species threaten our waterways, but you can help slow their spread with one simple act: cleaning your gear. What are invasive species? Any non-native plants and animals that live in areas where they do not naturally exist. In Pennsylvania waterways, that includes certain species of crayfish; the New Zealand Mudsnail; Northern Snakehead (seen…
Spruce Up Your Sprinklers to $ave!
June 20, 2024Maintaining green lawns and lush gardens in searing heat can be a challenge. Many folks rely on an automatic irrigation system to keep everything well-watered. But before you switch on those sprinklers or drip-irrigation systems, take a few minutes to ensure they’re working properly. You’ll save a lot of water (and money) in the…
Don’t Get Scammed By a Fake Utility Worker!
June 3, 2024Every year there are news reports of Lehigh Valley residents who have been targeted by criminals claiming to be utility workers. Just this April, Lehigh Valley Live reported on a scheme in which two men would knock on doors claiming to be utility workers. Police said that after the fake utility workers gained entrance, one…
LCA Proud to Announce Two Awards!
May 22, 2024It’s been an exciting spring here at LCA, with the announcement of two awards presented to our hardworking crew. First, congratulations are due to our dedicated Water Filtration Plant team for receiving the Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award for the 17th year in a row! The award is presented to participants that meet the…