Waterworks Blog
It’s Time To Imagine a Day Without Water
October 20, 2022Can you imagine waking up one morning and finding that there’s no water at the tap? For many Americans, that’s a reality they wake up to every day. A 2019 study by the US Water Alliance and DigDeep found at least two million people who lack access to adequate sanitation and drinking water — primarily…
Join Us For Source Water Protection Week
September 26, 2022Join us as we celebrate the American Water Works Association’s second Source Water Protection Week! The best way to ensure that we all have access to safe, high-quality drinking water at the tap is to “protect the source.” That means keeping our rivers, lakes and underground wells free from pollution — and it requires a concerted,…
What’s Your Weather Emergency Plan?
September 12, 2022Fall is usually the peak of hurricane season, and sometimes those storms make a big mess here in the Lehigh Valley. And Old Man Winter isn’t far behind, bringing his own set of weather challenges. In times of severe weather, having a weather emergency plan can be a lifesaver for you and your family. You…
Here’s How You Can Conserve Water During the Drought Watch
September 1, 2022It’s dry out there! So dry that the state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that Lehigh and 35 other counties—including Berks, Bucks, Northampton, and Monroe—are under a drought watch. LCA is not experiencing any system-specific issues related to supplying our customers with water, but we are asking ALL customers to immediately begin to conserve…
Join Us In Celebrating Water Quality Month
August 25, 2022August is National Water Quality Month — a time to remember that it takes much more than just turning on a tap to ensure access to clean, high-quality water. Did you know that when you include drinking, cleaning, bathing, and toilets, the average American uses about 82 gallons of water a day? And all that…
Late Summer, Early Fall Are Perfect For Planting!
August 16, 2022The middle of August can be a tough time for gardeners. On one hand, the challenges of weeding and watering seem to be at their peak. On the other, there’s a growing dread that it won’t be long before the green season gives way to gray skies, falling leaves, and frosty temps. But take…
Help LCA to Locate Lead Pipes!
August 3, 2022Lehigh County Authority is undertaking an important project, and we need your help: We’re conducting an inventory of all water service line pipes connected to the public system, so that we can determine the location of any remaining pipes that are composed of lead or other unknown materials. Your part is simple: Just check your…
Give Your Lawnmower a Break!
July 29, 2022As we head into August, almost half of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, including parts of Lehigh and Bucks counties. And according to Drought.Gov, “43.61% of the U.S. and 51.94% of the lower 48 states are in drought this week.” Eight states have been added to the drought list since June. While we’ve…
Pink Slime in Your Pet’s Water Dish? Don’t Panic!
July 15, 2022Have you seen pink slime forming in your pets’ water dishes, around toilet bowls and drains, on tiles and in shower stalls? Are you pulling your hair out, fretting over the source of this gruesome goo? We can assure you of two things: 1.) It’s not caused by anything in the water you’re getting from…
LCA Honored With ‘Excellence in Financial Reporting’ Award
July 11, 2022We’re thrilled to announce that Lehigh County Authority and its Chief Financial Officer, Edward Klein, were recently honored with an award for Excellence in Financial Reporting! The Excellence in Financial Reporting award is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, and recognizes Klein and LCA for 2020’s annual comprehensive financial…