Akron Waterways Renewed! One of Akron’s most valuable assets is its abundant supply of fresh water. It represents an important asset that has benefited the people of Akron for over a century through economic growth and prosperity.
Important Documents Akron Waterways Renewed! Brochure Fat, Oil and Grease Brochure City of Akron Integrated Plan City of Akron Financial Capability Analysis BlogDon't Make a Splash, Put it in the Trash!Posted: March 30, 2020 Don’t Make a Splash, Put it in the Trash! Flushable wipes, flushable kitty litter, flushable diapers, and the list goes on. You may think they hav...Read More > NewsThe City of Akron and Environmental Design Group receive Outstanding Achievement Award for Aqueduct Street Green ImprovementsApril 30, 2020Akron, Ohio, April 30, 2020—The City of Akron, along with representatives from Environmental Design Group (EDG), accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in early March for the Aqueduct Street Green Improvement project that was completed in 2018.Read More >Akron Waterways Renewed! Field Work Ongoing in North Hill Area of AkronApril 29, 2020Akron, Ohio, April 29, 2020—Construction is continuing on several Akron Waterways Renewed projects. These improvements are essential infrastructure work and permitted during the COVID-19 response under current State of Ohio public health orders. Design work is also continuing on the Northside Project. Field crews in the North Hill area of Akron are conducting flow monitoring, field surveys, soil borings and installation of groundwater monitors. The Northside Project is one of the last projects within the City’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated Consent Decree. Through the Integrated Planning process, Akron is considering a project that will reduce costs, provide equal or greater benefit, replace aging infrastructure and provide local jobs.Read More > Events
