Drought Watch

To all customers of the Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority:  The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a Drought Watch on August 31, 2022 which includes Carbon and Schuylkill County .  Residents on drought watch are asked to reduce their individual water use by 5 to 10%, or a reduction of three to six gallons of water per day through voluntary conservation measures. 

Ways to Conserve Water at Home

There are many ways to conserve water at home, including: 

 Run water only when necessary. Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering. 

 Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads.

 Water your garden in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant, so you don’t waste water through evaporation.

 Water your lawn only if necessary. Apply no more than 1 inch of water per week (use an empty can to determine how long it takes to water 1 inch). Avoid watering on windy and hot days. This pattern will encourage healthier, deeper grass roots. Over-watering is wasteful, encourages fungal growth and disease, and results in shallow, compacted root systems that are more susceptible to drought.

 When mowing your lawn, set the blades to 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention. It also grows thicker and develops a deeper root system, so it can better survive drought.

 Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.

 Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway instead of hosing it off.

 Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30 percent less water and 40-50 percent less energy.

 Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets.

 Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall.


 

Welcome to the Lansford - Coaldale Joint Water Authority.

The LCJWA informational website was created to help our customers learn more about one of our most important public assets, clean and affordable potable water that meets or exceeds all water quality standards.

The LCJWA is dedicated to providing customers with an adequate supply of safe, high-quality drinking water at exceptional value.  We remain committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our customers and employees. LCJWA is responsive to the needs of its ratepayers and community. We are dedicated to operating a pro-active and efficient water utility that preserves and protects critical drinking water infrastructure and natural resources for future generations.

The 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report is now out.

Click here to download The 2021 Annual Drinking Water Report (PDF).

 

To all customers of the Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority:  The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a Drought Watch on August 31, 2022 which includes Carbon and Schuylkill County .  Residents on drought watch are asked to reduce their individual water use by 5 to 10%, or a reduction of three to six gallons of water per day through voluntary conservation measures. 

 

Ways to Conserve Water at Home

 

There are many ways to conserve water at home, including: 

 

 Run water only when necessary. Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering. 

 Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads.

 Water your garden in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant, so you don’t waste water through evaporation.

 Water your lawn only if necessary. Apply no more than 1 inch of water per week (use an empty can to determine how long it takes to water 1 inch). Avoid watering on windy and hot days. This pattern will encourage healthier, deeper grass roots. Over-watering is wasteful, encourages fungal growth and disease, and results in shallow, compacted root systems that are more susceptible to drought.

 When mowing your lawn, set the blades to 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention. It also grows thicker and develops a deeper root system, so it can better survive drought.

 Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.

 Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway instead of hosing it off.

 Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30 percent less water and 40-50 percent less energy.

 Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets.

 Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall.

News

2020 Hydrant Flushing Will Start In The Fall

The Lansford - Coaldale Joint Water Authority would like to announce the flushing in water system the fall. Customers registered on Alert Now with the Authority will be notified by phone when they are flushing in there area.

The flushing of hydrants may cause dirty or rusty water with low water pressure possible.

Customers will be notified by Blackboard Connect. If you have not been notified in the past, please call to register at the office with contact information. Our office phone number is (570) 645-3040.

Thank you for your understanding during this event!!!

Application for Water Service and Permit is now available at Office or download today! Download the application here...

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Boil Advisory Guidelines

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Pay Your Bill Online

If you would like to set up an account to pay your bill online, please call the office of the Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority at 570-645-3040. The office staff will record the supplied email on your account and you will be sent a link to set up your account. You may then pay your bill online.

Please be advised there are two options to pay your bill online: E-check – use your Routing number and the Account number from your Checking Account at a cost of $.50 per transaction Credit/Debit Card – a convenience fee is assessed based on the amount of your payment when using your Credit/Debit card

Please note: You may also call the Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority office and use one of these two options to pay your bill. You will receive a Confirmation Number once the transaction has been completed.

The Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority is not associated with any other bill paying service.

Emergencies

In case of Water Emergency a Water Authority Employee will be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

During regular business Hours call: LCJWA office: 1-570-645-3040

Non Business Hours: Carbon Communications Center: 1-800-452-1813
Schuylkill Communications Center: 1-570-668-6100