News & Updates
Be aware of fake utility workers seeking home access
January 31, 2015An incident in Palmer Township should act as a reminder to always verify the identity of anyone who comes to your home claiming to be a worker. According to a report from Channel 69 News, two Palmer residents were victims “of a ‘residential distraction’ robbery.” The homeowners told police two men knocked at the rear…
That pesky snowfall is actually good for the water supply
January 25, 2015As we find ourselves in the middle of a second snowstorm in just a few days, it’s as good a time as any to think about how much of that snow ends up in our drinking water. Although snow can pile up quickly, an inch of snow and an inch of rain are very different…
The most important medical advance in history involved soap and water
January 16, 2015As flu season hits what may be its peak all around us, let’s stop for a second and think about some sage— and ultimately ignored — advice from a man named Ignaz Semmelweis. Semmelweis was a doctor in the mid-1840s who, through some experimentation, found that one simple act could reduce deaths in the maternity…
Make it a green holiday: Recycle!
December 28, 2014As the end of the holiday season draws near, there’s one more gift you can give: recycling your trees, boxes, wrapping paper, greeting cards and even electrical devices — like that string of lights that never works right. Christmas trees can be reused in a number of ways you’d probably never even thought about. If you…
These are a few of our favorite things
November 30, 2014As we wrap up the long Thanksgiving weekend, we’d like to mention a few things we’re thankful for at LCA. This is by no means a complete list; we’d run out of room long before we even got close. In no particular order, then, here are a few of them: 1.) The Clean Water Act …
Does your homeowners’ insurance have your back?
November 17, 2014Homeowners’ insurance is an integral part of home ownership. But if you don’t read your policy carefully, you may end up facing a bill for something you thought was covered. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), homeowners’ insurance rarely pays for damage caused by floods, earthquakes, damage caused by lack of maintenance, and sewer…
Take steps to ensure your water meter is protected from cold weather
November 11, 2014Have you checked on your water meter lately? With freezing temperatures not far off, it’s a good time to ensure your meter is protected not just from cold temperatures, but also from the elements. Remember that while Lehigh County Authority owns the meter, the water customer is responsible for protecting it. If the water meter…
Got leaks? Here’s how to find out
October 15, 2014Don’t let a little leak add up to big charges on your water bill. We sometimes get requests from customers seeking a discount when they’ve lost water because of a leak in their home. Unfortunately, we cannot provide discounts for water lost because of leaks, because our nonprofit business model requires that we charge for…
Study: Are pharmaceuticals giving fish the munchies?
September 30, 2014Back in 2013, we posted about a finding by Swedish scientists that showed drugs in water were affecting fish: “Scientists in southern Sweden found that fish living near a sewage treatment plant have low levels of psychoactive drugs — benzodiazepines — in their systems. Further study has scientists speculating that these anti-anxiety drugs are having an…
40 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act
August 10, 20142014 marks an important date for the water coming out of your tap: Four decades of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act was, quite literally, a watershed moment for public health and safety. It set federally mandated standards regarding the quality of…