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2006 City of Akron NEWS Releases
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MAYOR MANDATES MOMENTARY MORATORIUM
NON PAYING WATER CUSTOMERS TO GET A BRIEF BREAK
(12/06/06) - Mayor Don Plusquellic has announced specific dates the Akron Public Utilities Bureau will not disconnect water service due to non-payment. "We will not disconnect water service to any customer from December 15 through the end of the year. This will avoid disruption of water service during the holidays," Plusquellic said.

The Akron Public Utilities Bureau provides water and sewer service to almost 300,000 people in Summit County. The service area affected by today's announcement includes the cities of Akron and Fairlawn and Village of Mogadore. Portions of Cuyahoga Falls, Bath, Springfield, Copley and Coventry townships are also included.

The Akron Public Utilities Bureau delivers door tags to approximately 3,000 customers each month. The tags provide notice of water disconnection within 48 hours if customers do not pay their bill. Approximately 750 customers each month experience water disconnection due to non-payment of their bill.

Service Director Jerry Holland said that Monday, December 11th was the last day the bureau delivered water disconnection door tags this year. Thursday, December 14th was the last day for water service termination due to non-payment this year. The City will resume delivery of door tags and disconnection of water service due to non-payment on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.

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