AKRON, Ohio — UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory in this story was lifted on Dec. 29, 2022.
The City of Akron has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for parts of Fairlawn Heights, Copley and Fairlawn following a water main break in Northwest Akron.
The advisory will be in effect until further notice, but for a minimum of 24 hours.
According to the City of Akron, a water main break on Tuesday night shut down a water booster pumping station located on Wyant Road.
"The booster station shutdown resulted in approximately 200 customers experiencing depressurization in portions of Fairlawn Heights, and a small number of customers in Copley and Fairlawn," said City of Akron officials in a media release.
Residents in the following area are being advised to boil their water until further notice:
- S. Cleveland Massillon Road between Hammond Blvd and Copley Road
- S. Cleveland Massillon Road from Ridgewood Rd to Ridgepark Drive
- Stockbridge Rd from Somerset Rd to the northern intersection of E. Fairlawn Blvd
- Ely Rd from Tinkham Rd to Stockbridge Rd
- Ridgewood Rd from Somerset Rd to the northern intersection of Halifax Rd
- Ridgewood Rd from Rt 21 to S. Cleveland Massillon Rd
- Tinkham Rd from Wolcott Rd to W. Fairlawn Blvd
- Amesbury Rd from Somerset Rd to Barnstable Rd
- E. and W. Fairlawn Blvd from Hampshire Rd to Stockbridge Rd
- Rothrock Rd from S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd to Sawgrass Dr
- Wolcott Rd from Hampshire Rd to Ridgewood Rd
- Waltham Rd from Wyant to S. Miller Rd
- Somerset Rd from Amesbury Rd to Ridgewood Rd
- All Customers on Sagamore Rd, Juno Place, Yarmouth Rd and Barnstable Rd
- Wyant Rd from Holgate Rd to the northern end of Wyant including 200 Wyant Rd
Below is everything you need to know during a boil water advisory:
How long should I boil water for?
Water used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a full boil for 2 minutes and returned to a proper temperature before use
How to reduce possible lead exposure in drinking water?
- If water has not been used for several hours, run the tap until there is a noticeable temperature drop. Then, run water for 30 seconds to 3 minutes before using it for drinking and cooking. This helps flush water that may have contained lead that may have leached from plumbing
- Use cold water for cooking, drinking, and preparing baby formula. Boiling the water will not reduce lead
- Clean your faucet aerator regularly
More information can be found HERE.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on Dec. 27, 2022.
