News & Updates
Bill passage clears the way for much-needed WIFIA
June 11, 2014President Obama passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) on Tuesday, paving the way for the creation of the long-awaited Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority. We first wrote about WIFIA back in 2012, when we reported that “Communities across the country are being confronted with a daunting challenge: replacing the aging, underground pipes that carry drinking…
Reading this post could save a life
May 27, 2014As May draws to a close, we’d like to point out that it’s National Water Safety Month. Memorial Day weekend saw pools across the region open up, so now is a perfect time to review a few tips inspired by the National Water Safety Month website. The time you take to read them could help to save a…
March Workshop Canceled
March 3, 2014The Workshop Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2014 at Noon has been CANCELED for lack of agenda items. The next Regular Meeting of the LCA Board of Directors will be March 24, 2014.
LCA cares about customer safety
February 24, 2014Lehigh County Authority takes your safety and security seriously. That’s why we want you to be aware of a few simple guidelines our employees always follow: Our employees wear shirts and jackets with the LCA logo, and they carry LCA-issued identification. We do not publicize what our ID card looks like so that it cannot…
Allentown Water Shutoffs for Nonpayment Starting this Month!
February 19, 2014After operating the Allentown water and sewer systems for six months, Lehigh County Authority (LCA) wants city customers to be aware that overdue water accounts are now subject to service termination. Every customer in LCA’s Allentown Division has now received at least one full quarterly water and sewer bill, in addition to the initial prorated…
All that snow is good for the groundwater
February 17, 2014The winter of 2013-2014 is turning out to be one of the snowiest on record. And while it’s a good bet you’re as fed up with the white stuff as we are, there’s one thing you’re probably not thinking about: all that snow on top of the ground is eventually going to go into…
Adopt a Hydrant – Don’t bury it!
February 6, 2014Besides providing safe drinking water for more than 100,000 people in the Lehigh Valley, LCA’s public water system also provides an essential service to the community – fire protection! With all the snow on the ground, and more on the way, it’s easy to forget where your closest hydrant is. A lot of times, it’s buried…
Frozen Pipe Alert!
January 6, 2014With this week’s forecast predicting extremely cold temperatures, Lehigh County Authority wants all customers to be aware of the dangers of frozen water pipes and frozen water meters. Over the weekend, more than two dozen customers have called reporting frozen pipes or water meters, and the temperatures are only going to get colder! Frozen pipes…
A few water-saving resolutions for 2014
December 31, 2013It’s been a busy 2013 for LCA, but today we’d like to take a moment to wish our customers a happy new year and invite you to make some resolutions to make 2014 a great year for water conservation. 1.) Check every water fixture for leaks – that means toilets, taps, and outside faucets, too….
Don’t trash that tree!
December 26, 2013When the holiday season is over and you’re taking down the decorations, make sure you dispose of that tree properly. First, ensure all garland, ornaments and hooks are removed. If you have room on your property, an evergreen can make a great bird feeder. Fasten it to the ground, and add suet balls, orange slices…