This is a beautiful photo — but what’s even more beautiful is what you can’t see: The water purification process taking place. The water that’s being sprayed into the air is wastewater, and it’s landing on rocks that are coated with a film of specialized, microscopic organisms. As the wastewater trickles down through the…
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Tiny New Zealand Mudsnail poses big threat The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is asking anglers and boaters to help prevent the spread of an invasive species, the New Zealand Mudsnail, by cleaning their gear after leaving one waterway and before entering another. Cleaning fishing gear and boats is always a good practice to…
Read MoreThere’s no getting around the fact that costly upgrades are needed for Allentown’s more than 600 miles of aging water and sewer lines. Over the next 45 years, LCA expects to spend $1.3 billion on infrastructure improvements in the city. But Allentown and LCA aren’t alone in this struggle: Communities across the country face the same…
Read MoreApril 22 is Earth Day— and we’ll be celebrating with two events, both on Saturday. From 12-4 at Jordan Park, 1001 N. 6th St., we’ll be joining the City of Allentown Bureau of Recycling for Earth Day in the Park. The event includes live music, giveaways, a raffle, food trucks, face painting, crafts, activities, educational demonstrations…
Read MoreCan you even begin to imagine a day without water? That’s what we’d like you to do on Oct. 12: “Imagine a Day Without Water.” Not just your personal use of water – brushing your teeth, flushing your toilet, taking a shower – though those rituals are vital. Water is also essential to a functioning economy….
Read MoreThe nation’s water infrastructure got some great news in July: The Environmental Protection Agency chose 12 projects to apply for the first Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans. You may recall that we wrote extensively about WIFIA, starting back in 2012. Former LCA general manager and chief financial officer, Aurel Arndt, testified before a…
Read MoreWith a potentially crippling winter storm all but certain Monday night into Tuesday, it’s a good time to review your storm preparedness. When it comes to predictions, there are four levels: Winter Storm Outlook – Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days. Winter Weather Advisory – Winter weather conditions are expected to…
Read MoreWe’ve posted a few times about the severity of the drought in the Western states – in particular, California. Here’s good news, for a change – the water level in some of the state’s reservoirs is starting to return to normal. A recent article on KQED Science features interactive pictures of three reservoirs that have…
Read MoreIt’s been a relatively warm fall so far — the third warmest on record — but don’t take a kinder, gentler autumn for granted. Instead, use the time wisely and ensure your house’s plumbing is ready for winter. Before the big chill hits, check your house to make sure your water meter and any water lines that…
Read MoreThe weather outside is about to get VERY frightful this weekend. Record lows in some places will be in the low teens; in others, in the single digits and even into the negatives.  Before the big chill hits, check your house to make sure your water meter and any water lines that are in unheated or…
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