Waterworks Blog
Source Water Protection Week: It Takes a Community
September 27, 2026Have you ever heard the term “source water protection” and thought, “There’s nothing I can do about that”? The good news is, you’re wrong. “Source water” is any body of water—such as rivers, streams, lakes, springs, groundwater and reservoirs—that can be used as a source of drinking water. And “source water protection” simply means keeping…
How LCA’s Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Helped Support Chobani’s $1.2 Billion Investment
September 1, 2026Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in the Lehigh Valley is a major economic development win for our region and for Pennsylvania. This project, the largest private investment in Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry, is expected to create 900 full-time jobs over the next five years and expand opportunities for more than 4,000 dairy farmers across the Commonwealth. A…
Drink Up! It’s National Water Quality Month
August 17, 2026August is one of our favorite months of the year (well, except for the humidity), because it’s National Water Quality Month. That means we get 31 days to celebrate the clean, high-quality tap water our LCA team works so hard to supply. Most of us take water for granted. After all, we turn the tap…
Don’t Let F.O.G. Cause a Clog
July 22, 2026Don’t look now, but there’s a monster lurking in your pipes somewhere. It’s ugly and greasy and gross, and it wants to make a mess. It’s called a F.O.G. monster, and it’s made up of solidified Fats, Oils, and Grease — cooking waste that’s been poured down the drain. Its favorite activities are clogging sewer…
Don’t Flush That: No Wipes in Pipes!
June 30, 2026The straight poop about wipes, and why none are flushable (no matter what it says on the packaging) Let’s get something straight right now: Wipes are not safe for pipes. It doesn’t matter if they are labeled flushable, disposable, toilet-safe or septic-safe. They all belong in the trash. No matter what else you learn from this article, that’s…
Don’t Water The Pavement! Inspect, Adjust, and Replace Inefficient Lawn Sprinkler Systems
June 17, 2026Are your lawn sprinklers running when it’s raining? Are they watering the road, or spraying up into the air in the middle of the afternoon? Then you’re wasting a lot of water (and money)! The fact is, the majority of sprinkler systems are inefficient. They run when daytime heat evaporates water before it can soak…
Water Safety is No Accident
May 20, 2026This summer, make safety a priority whether you’re at the pool, lake, or river. These tips will help. May is National Water Safety Month, and the Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the beginning of swimming season. Many boaters and anglers have already been enjoying the Lehigh Valley’s many waterways. But before you head out for…
This Fishing Season, Help Keep Our Shared Waterways Clean
May 18, 2026Fishing season is upon us, and that means thousands of anglers will visit our shared Lehigh Valley waterways this year in search of the one that doesn’t get away. Fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of our lakes, rivers and streams. Yet fishing season also brings with it…
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…
LCA Employees Bring Home The Gold, Again
April 29, 2026Accounting, water plant teams recognized for continuing excellence LCA’s hardworking employees have been recognized for their dedication to providing clean, high-quality water for the 19th year in a row and transparent accounting practices for 42 years in a row! The team has been presented with the 2025 Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award and the 2024 Excellence…