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Allentown Water Shutoffs for Nonpayment Starting this Month!
February 19, 2014After operating the Allentown water and sewer systems for six months, Lehigh County Authority (LCA) wants city customers to be aware that overdue water accounts are now subject to service termination. Every customer in LCA’s Allentown Division has now received at least one full quarterly water and sewer bill, in addition to the initial prorated…
All that snow is good for the groundwater
February 17, 2014The winter of 2013-2014 is turning out to be one of the snowiest on record. And while it’s a good bet you’re as fed up with the white stuff as we are, there’s one thing you’re probably not thinking about: all that snow on top of the ground is eventually going to go into…
Adopt a Hydrant – Don’t bury it!
February 6, 2014Besides providing safe drinking water for more than 100,000 people in the Lehigh Valley, LCA’s public water system also provides an essential service to the community – fire protection! With all the snow on the ground, and more on the way, it’s easy to forget where your closest hydrant is. A lot of times, it’s buried…
Frozen Pipe Alert!
January 6, 2014With this week’s forecast predicting extremely cold temperatures, Lehigh County Authority wants all customers to be aware of the dangers of frozen water pipes and frozen water meters. Over the weekend, more than two dozen customers have called reporting frozen pipes or water meters, and the temperatures are only going to get colder! Frozen pipes…
A few water-saving resolutions for 2014
December 31, 2013It’s been a busy 2013 for LCA, but today we’d like to take a moment to wish our customers a happy new year and invite you to make some resolutions to make 2014 a great year for water conservation. 1.) Check every water fixture for leaks – that means toilets, taps, and outside faucets, too….
Don’t trash that tree!
December 26, 2013When the holiday season is over and you’re taking down the decorations, make sure you dispose of that tree properly. First, ensure all garland, ornaments and hooks are removed. If you have room on your property, an evergreen can make a great bird feeder. Fasten it to the ground, and add suet balls, orange slices…
Don’t give the Earth a blue Christmas
December 17, 2013When you’re preparing for the holidays this year, don’t get yourself on the naughty list. With careful planning, you can give gifts that keep on giving — not just to the recipient, but to the environment as well. Let’s start with your holiday cards. Choose greetings made from recycled stock that are printed with vegetable-based…
Preparing for the worst: A disaster plan can save lives
November 27, 2013The weather outside appears to be getting more frightful every year. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, unexpected snow, sleet and hail events all seem to be the new normal. And that means it’s more important than ever to have a disaster plan in place. One crucial part of that plan is having enough food and water to…
A cold fact about hot water
November 6, 2013With winter weather right around the corner, we thought you’d like this quirky water fact: In many cases, hot water will freeze faster than cold water. Yes, you read that right. There’s even a name for it: The Mpemba effect. The moniker comes from a Tanzanian student, Erasto Mpemba, who, while in a cooking class…
10 Things You Might Not Have Known About Water
October 29, 20131.) Water is known as the Universal Solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid — including acids. Over time, water will dissolve almost everything, including: stone, metals, other liquids, gases, plant material, salts, minerals and more. 2.) Pure water, which is practically impossible to find in nature, does…