Safety
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…
Are You Prepared for the Winter Storm?
January 22, 2026Regional weather forecasts are warning of a winter storm this weekend that could bring significant snowfall and dangerously low temperatures Sunday into Monday. For the greater Lehigh Valley Area, AccuWeather warns that starting Saturday the weather will be “Turning out cloudy and frigid; extended time outside can lead to hypothermia; unprotected pipes may freeze.” Snow…
May is National Water Safety Month
May 22, 2025This summer, make water safety a family priority. These tips will help. Did you know that May is National Water Safety Month? Swimming season is almost here, and boaters and anglers are already enjoying the Lehigh Valley’s many waterways. But before you head out for some H20-inspired fun, make sure that you and your family…
Don’t Flush Medications — Dispose of Them Safely This Saturday on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 21, 2025It’s time for spring cleaning, and your medicine cabinet is the perfect place to start — you can safely dispose of unused medications this Saturday, April 25, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. When getting rid of old medications, NEVER flush them down the toilet. Flushing pharmaceuticals leads to source water contamination, because wastewater…
Drought Watch Declared for Lehigh Valley Region
November 8, 2024With no significant rainfall in over two months, the entire Lehigh Valley region is experiencing a drought. It’s so dry out there that the state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that Lehigh and 33 other counties—including Bucks, Northampton, and Monroe—are under a drought watch. Conditions are even worse in Berks and Schuylkill counties, which have…
Don’t Get Scammed By a Fake Utility Worker!
June 3, 2024Every year there are news reports of Lehigh Valley residents who have been targeted by criminals claiming to be utility workers. Just this April, Lehigh Valley Live reported on a scheme in which two men would knock on doors claiming to be utility workers. Police said that after the fake utility workers gained entrance, one…
Properly Dispose of Medications on National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
April 23, 2024Do you have unused medications that need to be thrown out? DONT flush them down the toilet—instead, dispose of them properly during National Prescription Drug Takeback Day this Saturday. Flushing pharmaceuticals leads to source water contamination, because wastewater treatment plants were not designed to remove these chemical compounds. Aside from potentially showing up in drinking…
Do You Have a Weather Emergency Plan? Here’s How to Be Prepared
July 17, 2023The weather is getting more unpredictable, and life-threatening storms are happening with increasing frequency. In the past few weeks, heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds and downed trees seemed to be the norm, rather than the exception. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have a weather emergency plan for severe weather. You and…
Temperatures Are Dropping — Protect That Water Meter!
November 30, 2022After a mindbogglingly warm start to fall (it was in the mid-70s just a few weeks ago!), we’re now seeing regular drops into freezing temperatures. Which means it’s high time to insulate your water meter, protect against frozen pipes, and get the house ready for winter before temperatures drop any lower. Most water meters and…
Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 27, 2022It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet: You can dispose of unneeded prescription medications safely on Saturday, October 29, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Old medications and unused prescriptions can be a ticking time bomb. Here in Pennsylvania, an average of 14 people die of an overdose every day—almost double the national…