water usage
Learn Where Your Water Comes From During National Drinking Water Week
May 3, 2026There are few things as essential to our health as clean, safe drinking water. And since that’s our mission here at LCA, it’s why we love to celebrate the American Water Works Association‘s Drinking Water Week— one of our favorite times of the year! This year, Drinking Water Week runs from May 3-9, and all…
Add “Sprinkler Spruce Up” to Your Spring To-Do List!
April 9, 2026It’s greening up and growing warmer out there, which means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and garden(s). Many folks rely on automatic irrigation systems to keep their gardens growing and their lawns green. Across the U.S., irrigation systems use 8 billion gallons of water each day! That can be a smart choice…
Household Leaks Are Costing You Money!
March 12, 2026Find and repair them with these Fix-a-Leak Week tips Did you know that, on average, household leaks can waste 10,000 gallons of your water every year? And nationally, we lose nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually to leaks! You might think that a dripping faucet or leaky toilet flapper is no big deal. But a faucet…
Drought Warning Declared for LCA Region
March 2, 2026Customers Asked to Save Water With These Handy Tips Due to an unusually dry winter (despite all the snow), Lehigh, Northampton, and 32 other counties are experiencing drought conditions. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) elevated Lehigh and Northampton counties to drought warning status, stating, “Several areas of the Commonwealth—particularly in the south-central and…
Six Simple Ways to Show Water Some Love for Valentine’s Day
February 4, 2026This Valentine’s Day, take time to show some love to one of the most important things in your life: water! Water is crucial to your everyday existence. It makes up between 55 percent and 78 percent of your body weight, and is essential for your organs to function properly. You literally cannot survive much more…
Join Us for National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10!
May 5, 2025Whether you’re making iced tea on a hot day; rinsing veggies for dinner; or getting clean in the shower, safe tap water is an essential part of life. That’s why we’re celebrating the American Water Works Association‘s Drinking Water Week—our favorite time of the year! Did you know that in 1908, Jersey City, N.J., became…
Are You Being Bothered by an Annoying Drip? Then Fix That Leak!
March 17, 2025No one should have to put up with a drip. That’s why the EPA WaterSense’s annual #FixALeak week is one of our favorite times of the year at LCA! Over the next seven days, we’ll show you how to find and fix annoying household leaks—like that drippy bathroom sink that keeps you awake at night,…
Drought Watch Declared for Lehigh Valley Region
November 8, 2024With no significant rainfall in over two months, the entire Lehigh Valley region is experiencing a drought. It’s so dry out there that the state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that Lehigh and 33 other counties—including Bucks, Northampton, and Monroe—are under a drought watch. Conditions are even worse in Berks and Schuylkill counties, which have…
August is National Water Quality Month
August 13, 2024Join us this August as we celebrate National Water Quality Month. This annual event is the perfect time to think about the vital role that clean, high-quality water plays in all of our lives. For instance, did you know that according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses about 300 gallons of…
Spruce Up Your Sprinklers to $ave!
June 20, 2024Maintaining green lawns and lush gardens in searing heat can be a challenge. Many folks rely on an automatic irrigation system to keep everything well-watered. But before you switch on those sprinklers or drip-irrigation systems, take a few minutes to ensure they’re working properly. You’ll save a lot of water (and money) in the…