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Keep the Holidays Green: Recycle That Christmas Tree!
January 3, 2023The holiday season is wrapping up, and lots of folks are already kicking their Christmas trees to the curb. But if you have a live tree, please don’t just toss it out with the trash! There are lots of eco-friendly solutions that will not only keep your tree out of the landfill, but help the environment, too….
Give Thanks for the Throne Room on World Toilet Day!
November 18, 2022Did you know that this Saturday, Nov. 19, is World Toilet Day? Yes, there’s a day for that — and yes, it’s worth celebrating! In the U.S., most of us take toilets and public sanitation for granted, but did you know that estimates show at least 1.6 million Americans lack even basic indoor plumbing? Across…
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…
Earth Day 2022: Invest In Our Planet
April 20, 2022Join us this Saturday, April 23, as we celebrate Earth Day in The Park with the City of Allentown! This free event, from noon to 4 p.m., will feature food, music, vendors, and family-friendly activities at the Allentown Arts Park, 24 N 5th St., Allentown. LCA representatives will be on hand to answer your questions…
Infrastructure Bill a Much-Needed Investment in Nation’s Water Systems
December 7, 2021If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you probably know that on Nov. 12, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law. And just last week, the administration announced that $7.4 billion (out of $50 billion) will be distributed to states, tribes and territories for 2022, earmarked for water infrastructure. The remainder…
Fireworks Injuries Shouldn’t be a Tradition
July 3, 2021This is the fourth July 4th holiday under a state fireworks law (House Bill 542) that allows many residents to legally shoot off bigger, louder and more dangerous fireworks displays than have been allowed for the last 80-plus years. The change has brought with it a significant increase in the number of fireworks injuries. Allentown…
This Spring, Go Easy on the Fertilizer
March 30, 2021Spring has sprung, and many of us are busily preparing our lawns and gardens. But while we’re getting ready for the greening of the Valley, there’s a growing problem that must be addressed: The overuse of fertilizer. As the Penn State Extension office points out, “Lawn fertilizer contains the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, which are…
Don’t Trash That Christmas Tree! Recycle It Instead
January 8, 2021The pine needles are piling up and it’s about time to put away the holiday decorations. But if you have a live Christmas tree, don’t just toss it out with the trash! There are quite a few eco-friendly solutions to consider instead. In fact, most municipalities offer curbside pickup of Christmas trees, which are then…
LCA Honored With Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
March 9, 2020Lehigh County Authority and its Chief Financial Officer Edward Klein were recently honored with an award for Excellence in Financial Reporting, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. The award recognizes LCA for its 2018 comprehensive annual financial report. In a press release announcing the honor, GFOA says the 2018…
‘Tis the Season … For Holiday Safety
December 18, 2019As the holidays approach, we want you to take a few steps to ensure they’re happy, healthy and accident-free. While candles, holiday lights and Christmas trees make our homes look beautiful this time of year, they can also pose a serious safety risk. According to the National Fire Protection Association, candles start about 8,200 house…