News & Updates
Do you know your water?
July 13, 2013Water is water, right? Take two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, mix well, and you have a refreshing drink that’s also essential for life as we know it. Water comes in a wide variety of forms, however, and discerning the differences isn’t always easy. To help clear up any confusion, we’ve compiled this handy…
LCA project named finalist in global competition
July 5, 2013LCA was named a global finalist for a computer program created to help manage our local water systems. Our project was featured in the water, wastewater, and stormwater networks category — the most competitive segment of the Bentley 2012 Be Inspired Innovations in Infrastructure Conference competition, held in the Netherlands. It also is featured as an extraordinary…
Swimming safety applies to all ages
June 21, 2013It’s the first day of summer, which means swimming season is here. At LCA, we make sure safety comes first — and you should, too. This story from CNN on water safety is a great place to start. While most safety tips focus on young children, this article points out the oft-overlooked dangers faced by pre-teens…
Give your garden some culture: Hugelkultur!
June 14, 2013As you know, at LCA we’re all about saving water and keeping fertilizer use to a minimum. So when we heard about a gardening technique that can mitigate the need for feeding and watering plants — in some cases, for the entire season — we knew we had to share. It’s called hugelkultur, and it’s…
Lake Erie algae blooms are here to stay unless we clean up our act
May 29, 2013Remember back in 2011 when Lake Erie turned into a stinky sea of green and brown? Well, scientists don’t expect it to turn back to “normal” any time soon. Turns out that fertilizer runoff, a lot of rain and snow, and unusually warm weather combined to create a perfect stew of algae aggravation. In a…
Crucial WIFIA bill gets Senate approval
May 17, 2013On Thursay, May 15, the long-awaited Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority (WIFIA) bill moved a step closer to reality. The U.S. Senate passed, 83-14, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), which includes legislation that would create WIFIA. Next stop: the House of Representatives. WIFIA, if you recall, would help water utilities garner…
Don’t bug out, it’s just a cicada swarm
May 8, 2013Get ready for a chitinous cacophony over the next several weeks. Billions of Brood II Magicicada cicadas will be emerging from the ground and striking up an amorous, clamorous chorus as the insects attempt to carry on their species. Have no fear; these cicadas are not interested in you or (for the most part) your plants….
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…
On April 27, safely dispose of unwanted medications
April 25, 2013It’s that time of year again. No, not tax day — thankfully, that’s behind us. We’re talking about the National Drug Take-Back Initiative. If you have unused, expired, or unwanted medications, April 27 is the time to dispose of them properly. As has been reported before, improper disposal of medications — for instance, flushing them…
Celebrate Earth Day with these regional events
April 19, 2013Earth Day is on the way, and there are plenty of events in the Lehigh Valley and beyond to celebrate and promote environmental responsibility. LCA has compiled a list of a few of them for you here. Nature Conservancy: Hold a picnic for Earth Day. Click here to learn how to participate. Emmaus Community Cleanup and electronics…