Safety
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This Summer, Make Water Safety a Priority
June 1, 2021Despite a cool, rainy start over the Memorial Day weekend, swimming season is upon us. Before long, summer will be in full swing and the region’s pools, creeks, lakes, water parks and rivers will be packed with swimmers, boaters, anglers and people just looking to beat the heat by splashing around. And as we emerge…
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Are You Prepared for the Winter Storm?
December 15, 2020Regional weather forecasts are warning of a winter storm with significant snowfall Wednesday into Thursday — well over a foot in some places. For the greater Lehigh Valley Area, Weather.gov warns, “Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches along with ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high…
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This Year, Give the Gift of Holiday Safety
December 4, 2020The holidays are almost upon us, and while they will likely look different for many of us this year, holiday safety should always be a priority. While candles, holiday lights and Christmas trees make our homes look beautiful, they can also pose a serious fire risk. According to the National Fire Protection Association, candles start…
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Don’t Flush Unused Medications
September 1, 2020Here’s How to Dispose of Them Safely Do you have unused or unneeded medications in your home? If you’re thinking of flushing them down the toilet, STOP. Flushing pharmaceuticals can lead to contamination of water supplies, because wastewater treatment plants were not designed to remove these compounds. Throwing drugs in the trash or leaving them…
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Do You Have a Weather Emergency Plan?
August 7, 2020Add “extremely active storm year” to the list of things 2020 has brought to the table. As the Lehigh Valley cleans up from Tropical Storm Isaias, a flash flood watch is in effect until early Saturday morning. And according to forecasters, more storms will be coming in the weeks and months ahead — double the number…
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No Matter How Hot, Opening a Hydrant Isn’t Cool
July 22, 20202020 has certainly brought its share of challenges, including beating the heat. Pandemic restrictions in place to keep the public safe have prevented most public pools and other swimming areas from opening. Frustrations are rising along with the temperature. Still, while it might be tempting to crack open a fire hydrant and cool off, DON’T….
Have a Blast, Safely, on Independence Day
July 2, 2020This Fourth of July marks the state’s third year under a fireworks law (House Bill 542) that allows residents to legally shoot off bigger, louder and more dangerous displays than have been allowed for the last eight decades. The change means there’s a higher potential for more injuries. Complicating matters is that more people seem…
Don’t Forget Hydrants When Clearing Snow
January 30, 2019Few people like clearing snow, but it’s a must to keep sidewalks and driveways safe and passable. While many of us focus just on clearing a space for our car and the area in front of our residence, please don’t forget something else that’s just as important, but often overlooked: the area around hydrants….
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,…
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…