The University of Akron area is bounded approximately by:
- Furnace St to the North
- Johnston St to the South
- Case Ave to the East
- Broadway St to the West
The East Akron area is bounded approximately by:
- Chapman Ave to the North
- Canton Rd to the South
- City Limits to the East
- Mohican Ave to the West
The Akron Water Department will be flowing hydrants from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on
Sunday through Thursday nights to reduce the inconvenience to the public. As
discoloration to water is likely to appear, we would appreciate any and all radio and
television announcements and newspaper articles so as to alert the water users and the
traveling public. In particular, we urge the water users to check their cold water
for discoloration prior to drawing water for cooking and for use in automatic washers and
dishwashers. If discoloration is found, the water user is advised to discontinue use
until water clears. Customers can call our automated phone system to get a nightly
update on streets that are to be flushed by dialing 330-375-2554, selecting Frequently
Asked Questions and following the prompts. Water customers can also log on to
(06/08/07) - The Akron Water
Department will begin flushing hydrants in the University of Akron area and East
Akron area approximately on Wednesday, June 13th.