City-Akron Public Utilities Bureau

The Akron Water Department is responsible for providing metering services, water supply, and maintenance for approximately 300,000 customers, including residents of Akron and surrounding communities. Their extensive water distribution system comprises over 1,225 miles of water mains and includes various infrastructure such as reservoirs, pump stations, and fire hydrants. In addition to serving the city, Akron Water also supplies wholesale water to neighboring municipalities like Stow and Tallmadge. The department ensures the regulation of backflow prevention and the efficient operation and maintenance of the potable water supply for its diverse customer base. Generated from the website

The Akron Engineering Bureau provides engineering services to meet the infrastructure needs of the public. It is responsible for the planning, designing and construction of public improvement projects. The bureau works to maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, city council, administration, other city divisions, consulting engineers, utility company representatives, contractors, developers, suppliers, and federal, state and municipal agencies. The Akron Engineering Bureau undertakes a variety of projects, such as street and sidewalk reconstruction; bridge maintenance and reconstruction; parks, playgrounds and athletic fields; and building construction and rehabilitation. In addition, it performs functions related to public utilities, including water, storm and sanitary sewer system improvement. The Akron Engineering Bureau is located in Akron, Ohio.

The Akron Water Distribution Division is responsible for providing metering services, water service and meter maintenance, backflow prevention regulation, and potable water supply to approximately 300,000 customers in Akron, Ohio and its surrounding communities. They operate and maintain the extensive water distribution system, which includes underground networks of water mains, reservoirs, pump stations, and water tanks. With a total of 1,225 miles of water mains, 94,000 active water services, and 12,549 fire hydrants, the division ensures the reliable delivery of clean and safe water to residents, businesses, and various customers in the area. They also serve wholesale water to neighboring cities and townships, contributing to the overall water supply and distribution in the region.Generated from the website