Waterworks Blog
Lawn brown? Don’t let it get you down
August 2, 2011With summer heat making even your thermometer break a sweat, many homeowners are taking to watering their lawns more frequently. The trouble is, that’s not always the best thing for it. For starters, frequent watering encourages grass to develop shallow roots – not the deep-reaching roots that help to create a healthy lawn capable of…
Source Water Protection is everyone’s job
July 19, 2011On Thursday, June 23, Lehigh County Authority and the City of Allentown hosted a joint presentation to explain our respective plans to protect our drinking water supplies from contamination. The presentation summed up an exhaustive study of where our water comes from and how it can be affected by any number of factors, including runoff…
Water conservation makes good cents
July 11, 2011Wasting water is like flushing money down the drain. So if you’re looking for ways to save some cash, one of the simplest solutions is to save some water. Start by checking faucets and toilets for leaks. Those little drips coming from your tap can, according to Earth Easy, waste 20 gallons of water daily…
Next stop: The buffer zone
June 28, 2011When it comes to protecting our rivers and streams, there’s one option that’s easy to accomplish yet can work wonders: a buffer zone. What’s a buffer zone? It’s an area that catches, slows and filters water runoff before it enters a stream or river. It can remove chemicals, excess nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen…
Learn about LCA Source Water Protection!
June 20, 2011On Thursday, June 23, you’re invited to a meeting hosted by Lehigh County Authority and the City of Allentown about our respective plans to protect our water supplies from pollution. It’s at 5:00 p.m. at the Lehigh County Government Center, 17 S. Seventh St. in Allentown. This will be the final meeting before the adoption…
Landscaping? Go native!
June 1, 2011Now that Spring’s here, it’s a perfect time to consider using native plants for your next landscaping project. What are native plants? In short, they’re plants that grow naturally in an area; species that have evolved to fit their ecosystem. Their growth is controlled by the length of the seasons, by the amount of rainfall…
This summer, make water safety a priority
May 26, 2011Did you know that May is National Water Safey Month? As Memorial Day weekend approaches and pools across the region open, it’s a perfect time to review a few tips inspired by the National Water Safety Month and YMCA’s Know Before You Go Web sites. The time you take to read them could help to save…
What’s with the chlorine in LCA tap water?
May 2, 2011Some of our customers have been asking questions about Lehigh County Authority’s use of chlorine to make their water safe to drink. Why do we use chlorine? Because even though LCA’s water sources are high quality — in most cases, from deep wells drawing water from the local groundwater supply — it’s still necessary to…
Making sure rain doesn’t turn into a pain
April 25, 2011April showers might bring May flowers, but they can also bring homeowners big headaches: flooded basements, damaged HVAC and electrical equipment, and problems with mold. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to eliminate or reduce the risk of water damage to your home. Examine basement walls for cracks or obvious signs of leaks….
Spring Cleaning? How about your medicine cabinet?
April 14, 2011If you have unused, unwanted and expired medications, you can safely dispose of them at the Emmaus Police Department, 400 Jubilee Street in Emmaus on Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Sharpies and syringes will not be accepted. All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender…