Tag: water
LCA aims to help customers through support of infrastructure bill
April 30, 2013A few months back, we wrote about the importance of fixing the nation’s crumbling water infrastructure system. In cities such as Pittsburgh, New York and Atlanta, leaking pipes are responsible for the loss of millions of gallons of water each day. And as LCA’s general manager and chief financial officer, Aurel Arndt, pointed out, the cost…
Wind turbine helps “create” water from thin air
March 22, 2013If you’re a Star Wars fan, you might remember the “moisture vaporators” that Luke Skywalker helped maintain on his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru’s moisture farm on the desert planet Tatooine. Back here on Earth, it seems we’re one step closer to this Star Wars-style technology thanks to French inventor Marc Parent. Parent, founder of…
LCA’s leak response team is always ready to go
February 14, 2013If there’s one thing that keeps us awake at night, it’s the thought of leaking pipes. Water main leaks can lead to service outages and wasted water; sewer line leaks can lead to contamination. Both scenarios lead to nightmares for LCA and our customers. To address either possibility, we’ve assembled a dedicated leak-response vehicle that…
What, exactly, does “100-year-flood” mean?
November 20, 2012Over the past two decades, Lehigh Valley residents have seen what seems like more than their fair share of flooding. Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Hellertown, and other small and large municipalities across the region have been affected. What, exactly, defines a flood? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, “a flood is any relatively high streamflow overtopping…
Starting off on the right foot for conservation
May 30, 2012One big step for NIKE, one bigger step for the environment: The sportswear and equipment company is apparently working with a Netherlands-based company to eliminate the use of water in textile dyeing. NIKE says its partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V., announced in early February, means the elimination not only of water in the dyeing…
Making sure rain doesn’t turn into a pain
April 25, 2011April showers might bring May flowers, but they can also bring homeowners big headaches: flooded basements, damaged HVAC and electrical equipment, and problems with mold. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to eliminate or reduce the risk of water damage to your home. Examine basement walls for cracks or obvious signs of leaks….