City Of Akron Water Main Break

Akron ohio july 22 2020 a water main break on a 24 water line near 267 north firestone blvd.

City of akron water main break. The city owns meters ranging from 5 8 to 1 used for domestic or irrigation purposes. Near wallhaven next to hardesty park. Occurred last evening causing reduced water pressure for customers in portions of the kenmore neighborhood of akron and coventry township. A water main break on a 24 water line near 267 north firestone blvd.

Occurred last evening causing reduced water pressure for customers in portions of the kenmore neighborhood of akron and coventry township the city of akron has isolated the broken main and has returned most customers back to normal operating. Please avoid the area as they work to repair the water main. Crews are fixing a water main break on market st. Both were installed.

A water main break closed portage path between north rose boulevard and edgerton road the city of akron reported shortly monday morning the road was expected to remain closed until about 4 p m the city said drivers were advised to avoid the area if possible or use merriman road as an alternate route akron s water department is on site working on repairs. City of akron press release published. Akron city of akron officials say no one was injured this weekend when a water main erupted downtown a 6 inch line that feeds water to the mayflower hotel on main street failed late saturday. Knight center according to the city.

If you have any further questions about akron water quality call the akron water plant at 330 678 0077. That break sent a geyser of water five stories into the air about a third of the. The broken water main was isolated and repairs are expected to be completed by. The break was in an 8 inch water line that serves a fire hydrant according to a spokesperson from the city of akron and connects to a 20 inch water main which did not break.

The city of akron has isolated the broken main and has returned most customers back to normal operating pressure. Who owns the water meters. Parts of the park have flooded as a result of the break. Ludle said akron s service department uses breaks in water mains which feed structures and fire hydrants to identify which section of the city s public water system should be replaced next.

All other meters are owned by the customer and maintained by the city of akron at the owner s expense.