Akron: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for portions of Cuyahoga Falls and Boston Township
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~ On Sunday, October 8, 2023, a water main break on Akron Peninsula Road near Bath Road caused reduced water pressures for nearly 150 Akron water customers located in Cuyahoga Falls and Boston Township. The City of Akron Water Supply Bureau has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for all customers on, within or adjacent to the following locations: Akron Peninsula Road north of Bath Road, Steels Corners Road West, Towpath Blvd., Deepwood Drive, Smokerise Drive, Laurel Valley Drive, Deepridge Drive and Circle, Bolanz Road, Riverview Road between Bolanz and Everett, Everett Road, Oak Hill Road and Major Road from Everett Road to Stine Road.

Major customers in the impacted area include Blossom Music Center, Towpath Village subdivision, KB Energy site, portions of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Szalay's. All customers within this area are advised to boil their water until further notice. Water used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a full boil for a minimum of 2 minutes and returned to the proper temperature before use.

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The City of Akron Water Distribution Dispatch has reported that repairs are currently in process at the second break on Akron Peninsula road. However due to the secondary break the precautionary boil water advisory will remain in effect until at least Tuesday morning October 10th when testing can be completed.

The loss of pressure may also cause additional disruptions in water quality including discolored water and/or potentially a temporary increase in lead levels in the drinking water. The USEPA recommends running tap until there is a noticeable temperature drop before using it for drinking and cooking as well as using cold water for cooking and preparing baby formula. Cleaning faucet aerators regularly is also recommended by USEPA as well as visiting drinktap.org or www.epa.gov/safewater/lead for additional information regarding lead exposure in drinking water.

A press release will be issued when the boil water advisory is lifted with updates available from City of Akron Water Distribution Dispatch at 330-375-2420.

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