City of Akron says discolored water is safe, caused by water main break

Akron residents may have experienced discolored water coming from their faucets on Sunday, but the City of Akron says the water is safe.

On Sunday morning, a water main break on the city’s west side caused the discoloration. The city said the color comes from iron particles that get scoured off the water main pipe when flow is reversed or accelerated, trying to feed the break site.

The 36-inch break occurred on S. Valley and W. Market streets, the city said. Crews will be repairing the break after all utilities are marked…

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