Akron Lead Water Service Line Removal Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Akron, Ohio, United States
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
The city of Akron completed a decades-long project to remove and replace all lead water service lines from its water infrastructure, making the drinking water safer for residents. The project began in the 1960s and was finalized in November 2025, well ahead of the EPA's 2034 deadline. The project also includes removal of galvanized lines connected to lead lines, with plans to remove approximately
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Akron, Ohio, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Akron Beacon Journal
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The city of Akron completed a decades-long project to remove and replace all lead water service lines from its water infrastructure, making the drinking water safer for residents. The project began in the 1960s and was finalized in November 2025, well ahead of the EPA's 2034 deadline. The project also includes removal of galvanized lines connected to lead lines, with plans to remove approximately 5,000 galvanized lines by 2027. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Ohio |
City | Akron |
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Source | Akron Beacon Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-12-26 |
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