Tag: water
A river runs through it
August 29, 2013The Lehigh River is one of our region’s great natural treasures. It’s also a water source for some of our customers. It stretches more than 100 miles from Wayne County in the Poconos until it merges with the Delaware River in Easton. Its name comes from the Lenape word “Lechewuekink,” which meant “where there are forks”…
Scientists: Medications in water affecting fish behavior
August 5, 2013We’ve written before about the dangers of flushing medications down the toilet: A host of pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, anticonvulsants and hormones have been found in the drinking water supplies of millions of Americans. And while some of these findings are surely the result of unwanted medications that had been flushed, experts are also aware…
New lead mandate on tap for 2014
July 26, 2013Did you know that in 2014, a Federal law will require that all infrastructure coming in contact with drinking water must contain no more than 0.25% lead by weight? Often called the “lead free” mandate, it’s a significant modification of the “Safe Drinking Water Act,” (established in 1974 to protect public health through the regulation…
During a heat wave, drinking water is more important than ever
July 17, 2013It’s scorching hot outside, and it doesn’t look like relief is coming soon. Heat waves such as this one are always accompanied by news stories of dehydration and heat stroke. One of the most important things you can do to avoid becoming a statistic is to DRINK MORE WATER. An article on National Geographic’s website…
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…
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…
Wind turbine helps “create” water from thin air
March 22, 2013If you’re a Star Wars fan, you might remember the “moisture vaporators” that Luke Skywalker helped maintain on his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru’s moisture farm on the desert planet Tatooine. Back here on Earth, it seems we’re one step closer to this Star Wars-style technology thanks to French inventor Marc Parent. Parent, founder of…
LCA’s leak response team is always ready to go
February 14, 2013If there’s one thing that keeps us awake at night, it’s the thought of leaking pipes. Water main leaks can lead to service outages and wasted water; sewer line leaks can lead to contamination. Both scenarios lead to nightmares for LCA and our customers. To address either possibility, we’ve assembled a dedicated leak-response vehicle that…
What, exactly, does “100-year-flood” mean?
November 20, 2012Over the past two decades, Lehigh Valley residents have seen what seems like more than their fair share of flooding. Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Hellertown, and other small and large municipalities across the region have been affected. What, exactly, defines a flood? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, “a flood is any relatively high streamflow overtopping…