
By Michael Brown & Jason Peters
Facing a dire financial situation in 2013, the City of Allentown, Pa., looked to monetize its water and wastewater systems through a 50-year concession lease arrangement. Nearby Lehigh County Authority (LCA), another publicly-owned water and wastewater utility, was a natural fit for the partnership due to its role as the regional provider of water and wastewater services in the county. Both teams have a vested interest in providing reliable, safe drinking water and responsible wastewater service to the region. LCA ultimately bested nine interested publicly and privately-owned utilities in a competitive bidding process for the lease.
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