(08/07/08) - The Akron Water Department will
continue to flush fire hydrants in the South Akron and Downtown Akron areas.The
South Akron area is bounded approximately by:
- Crouse Street to the North
- Chenoweth Road to the South
- Kelly Avenue to the East
- Glenmount Avenue to the West
The Downtown Akron area is bounded approximately by:
- Mayfair Road to the North
- Exchange Street to the South
- Hickory Street to the East
- Portage Path to the West
Along with these areas, beginning approximately Sunday, August 10th, the
Akron Water Department will also be flushing fire hydrants in the Kenmore area of
Akron.
The Kenmore Area is bounded approximately by:
- South Street to the North
- Hancock Avenue to the South
- Firestone Parkway to the East
- Romig Road to the West
The 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 www.ci.akron.oh.us
and select News Releases to get the latest hydrant flushing updates. Should the
water user have any questions or need assistance, they are advised to call 330-375-2420.
