Crime & Safety
Water Line Break on Merz Road, Area to be Without Water Soon
The Akron Public Utilities Department is on scene.

A water line fronting the on Merz Road has broken, according to the Akron Public Utilities Department. Crews are en route to fix the break.
A spokesperson from the department said there is no boil alert, but residents in the area will be without water for an unknown period of time. The spokesperson said he wasn't sure what kind of break occured in the line because crews haven't dug in yet.
If you have questions about your water, call 330-375-2554 and pick the first option about reporting a water main break.
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