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System overhaul could save ratepayers $50M A federal district court has formally approved Akron’s plan to reduce the size of its Northside Interceptor Tunnel meant to prevent sewage from overflowing…

Akron, Ohio, July 11, 2023 — The City of Akron has announced that the Northside Interceptor Tunnel Bid has been awarded to Granite Construction Company. The design for the Northside Interceptor…

Just a reminder that there is no on-site parking for the Blue Heron Homecoming for non-handicapped individuals planning to attend. We have two different locations for you to park with shuttles…

  We’ve made it to year nine! Since 2015, the Blue Heron Homecoming has expanded community involvement in the Akron Waterways Renewed! program and in water quality throughout the region. Every year…

Blue Heron is two weeks away!  If you're planning on joining us Friday the 17th, below are some frequently asked questions. Where do I park? Only handicapped parking is available on site for the…

Akron Beacon Journal Article: Akron residents should support city's effort to oppose EPA mandate, save ratepayers money Read the full article at the link below. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story…

We’ve made it to year eight! Since 2015, the Blue Heron Homecoming has expanded community involvement in the Akron Waterways Renewed! program and in water quality throughout the region. Every year,…

The BioCEPT facility achieved full operation, officially, on December 27, 2021 ahead of the mandated completion date. This facility has the ability to treat an additional 60 million gallons of…

Akron, Ohio, November 2, 2020 —The Akron Engineering Bureau (AEB) and the Akron Waterways Renewed! Program (AWR!) have announced that they are the recent recipient of a gold level Encouraging…

92% of projects are completed or under construction and Akron continues to improve the water quality of the Cuyahoga River through innovative technologies and green options, while lowering the…