Boil advisory in effect for Cuyahoga Falls, Boston Township residents - Akron Beacon Journal

Boil advisory in effect for Cuyahoga Falls, Boston Township residents

City issues boil water advisory for Cuyahoga Falls, Boston Township residents
Bryce Buyakie

Roughly 150 homes on Akron Peninsula Road and several streets to the north in Cuyahoga Falls and Boston Township are on a boil water advisory after an early morning water main break, according to a City of Akron press release.

The break occurred on Akron Peninsula Road near Bath Road, reducing water pressure and causing the water supply to be shut off for repairs, the release said.

City officials expect repairs to be completed early Monday afternoon when water supply and pressure will be restored.

The homes that fall within the boil water advisory are in or adjacent to the following streets:

- Steels Corners Road West
- Towpath Boulevard
- Deepwood Drive
- Smokerise Drive
- Laurel Valley Drive
- Deepridge Drive and Deepridge Circle
- Bolanz Road
- Riverview Road between Bolanz and Everett roads
- Everett Road
- Oak Hill Road
- Major Road to Stine Road

To view a map of the affected areas, visit the City of Akron website.

How do you deal with a water boil advisory?

When cooking or drinking water, residents are advised to boil their water for a minimum of two minutes before returning it to the proper temperature, the city said.

The loss of pressure can cause water quality to decrease resulting in discoloration or increased lead levels.

To reduce lead exposure, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends customers run the tap until there is a notable temperature drop if the water has not been used for several hours. Then run water for 30 seconds to 3 minutes for drinking and cooking to flush away any excess lead.

Use cold water for cooking, drinking and preparing baby formula. Boiling water does not reduce lead.

Finally, the EPA recommends cleaning the faucet aerator, which is where water exits the faucet.

For more information on lead in drinking water, visit the EPA website.