Sewer Capacity
Save the Date! Public Meeting on Regional Sewer System Issues
October 20, 2014A Public Meeting has been scheduled to review a topic of great importance to our region – sewer system overflows! During rain events throughout Lehigh County, our sewer systems can become overwhelmed with rain water entering the sewer lines through leaks, unauthorized connections and aging pipes. Join us for a review of what all municipalities are…
It’s time to face the nation’s water infrastructure needs
May 17, 2012Communities across the country are being confronted with a daunting challenge: replacing the aging, underground pipes that carry drinking water while also expanding service to meet the needs of a growing population. Making the task even more formidable is the price tag, which is predicted to be at least $1 trillion over the next 25 years. During…
Steering Committee reviewing sewer capacity options
July 21, 2010Lehigh County Authority (LCA) and othe rproject partners have formed a steering committee to review options for expanding wastewater treatment capacity for the central Lehigh County region. For the 15 municipalities and muncipal authorities connected to this sewer system, all wastewater is currently being treated at […]