Water Supply

A picture of the Lehigh River in fall near Jim Thorpe, for an LCA blog on source water protection week. Image credit: Paul Hamilton/Istock

Source Water Protection Week: It Takes a Community

Have 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…

A woman fills a glass with tap water. August is national Water Quality Month.

Drink Up! It’s National Water Quality Month

August 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…

Learn Where Your Water Comes From During National Drinking Water Week

There 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…

A picture of an African American couple sitting on a straw bale enjoying the outdoor scenery on a fall day, to illustrate an LCA blog post about Imagine a Day Without Water.

Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?

Can you imagine fall without pumpkins, corn stalks, or apple cider? Now imagine not being able to flush your toilets, take a shower, make a cup of coffee, fill the pets’ water bowls, or even pick up your favorite pumpkin spice beverage at the drive-through on the way to work. And what if it were…

Pure, clean source water trickles from a flat rock to a clear glass sitting in the middle of a mountain stream. The image illustrates an LCA blog post on source water protection week.

A River of Reasons to Celebrate Source Water Protection Week

What comes to mind when you hear the term “source water”? 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 here in the Lehigh Valley, we’re fortunate to have a variety of high-quality water sources that make up a…

A woman takes a sip of water from a refillable clear bottle. Access to clean, safe water is why LCA is joining the American Water Works Association in celebrating Drinking Water Week from May 4-10.

Join Us for National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10!

Whether 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…

A graphic the celebrates 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act. It features a round logo with the words, AWWA Celebrating 50th Anniversary, Safe Drinking Water Act, 1974-2024.

Today We Celebrate 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water!

The Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law in 1974 to authorize enforceable standards for drinking water quality.   Today marks an important anniversary for the water coming out of your tap: Fifty years of the Safe Drinking Water Act! Administered through science-based EPA regulations, SDWA sets stringent and clear standards that all water utilities and…

Today, Imagine a Day Without Water

Can you imagine waking up and not being able to flush your toilets, take a shower, make a cup of coffee, or fill the pets’ water bowls?  Now imagine that it’s not just your home, but your entire community: no water for manufacturing; no water for fire crews to keep you safe; no water for…

An image of water running through a pair of cupped hands and back into a stream, for an LCA post on Source Water Protection Week.

Source Water Protection Week: Every Drop Matters

A new report shows source water protection is the top concern among water professionals this year. Healthy watersheds are vital to ensuring a supply of clean, high-quality drinking water. That’s why we’re asking you to join us as we observe Source Water Protection Week (Sept. 29-Oct. 5).  Launched in 2021 by the American Water Works Association, Source Water Protection Week…

A picture of a multiracial family holding glasses of water, to illustrate a Lehigh County Authority blogpost on National Water Quality Month.

August is National Water Quality Month

Join 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…

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