The City of Akron has lifted a precautionary boil water advisory in West Akron in the area of Highland Square, following water main breaks Friday morning.
According to the city, water testing that was completed over 18 hours confirmed that the drinking water is safe to consume and can be used normally.
The city said multiple water main breaks occurred simultaneously around 11 a.m. Friday on Morningside Drive and Delia Avenue. It caused reduced water pressures for some water customers in Akron, located in and around Highland Square.
Akron stated that residents may experience the following:
Please be aware you may experience periodic discoloration or cloudiness of water for the next day or two. Discoloration is faint yellow or brown in color, while cloudiness can have the appearance of weak milk. Discoloration results from drinking water scouring the inside of water mains due to the main break. If this should happen, open every cold-water faucet and bath/shower fixture in your home at the same time and flush for five minutes until clear. Cloudiness is the result of dissolved air and will eventually clear itself out. Neither discoloration nor cloudiness are reasons to be concerned about the safety of the water over the next couple of days.
Those who have questions are asked to contact the Akron Water Distribution Dispatch at 330-375-2420.
