The environment
Source Water Protection Week: It Takes a Community
September 27, 2026Have 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…
Drink Up! It’s National Water Quality Month
August 17, 2026August 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…
Don’t Flush That: No Wipes in Pipes!
June 30, 2026The straight poop about wipes, and why none are flushable (no matter what it says on the packaging) Let’s get something straight right now: Wipes are not safe for pipes. It doesn’t matter if they are labeled flushable, disposable, toilet-safe or septic-safe. They all belong in the trash. No matter what else you learn from this article, that’s…
This Fishing Season, Help Keep Our Shared Waterways Clean
May 18, 2026Fishing season is upon us, and that means thousands of anglers will visit our shared Lehigh Valley waterways this year in search of the one that doesn’t get away. Fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of our lakes, rivers and streams. Yet fishing season also brings with it…
Add “Sprinkler Spruce Up” to Your Spring To-Do List!
April 9, 2026It’s greening up and growing warmer out there, which means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and garden(s). Many folks rely on automatic irrigation systems to keep their gardens growing and their lawns green. Across the U.S., irrigation systems use 8 billion gallons of water each day! That can be a smart choice…
Household Leaks Are Costing You Money!
March 12, 2026Find and repair them with these Fix-a-Leak Week tips Did you know that, on average, household leaks can waste 10,000 gallons of your water every year? And nationally, we lose nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually to leaks! You might think that a dripping faucet or leaky toilet flapper is no big deal. But a faucet…
Drought Warning Declared for LCA Region
March 2, 2026Customers Asked to Save Water With These Handy Tips Due to an unusually dry winter (despite all the snow), Lehigh, Northampton, and 32 other counties are experiencing drought conditions. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) elevated Lehigh and Northampton counties to drought warning status, stating, “Several areas of the Commonwealth—particularly in the south-central and…
A River of Reasons to Celebrate Source Water Protection Week
September 28, 2025What 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…
7 Tips to Get Your Garden Growing This Spring
April 7, 2025If you’re anything like us, you’ve been impatiently waiting to get out in the garden and start the growing season — especially since winter seems to have been stubborn about relinquishing its hold this year. But even though the weather is warming, don’t rush off to the garden center and buy every plant you see. Those…
Today We Celebrate 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water!
December 16, 2024The 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…