Akron · Water · Published 2026-10-09 · Reviewed 2026-10-21

Boil water advisory lifted for 5th Avenue Hill and E. Crosier area

The Akron Water Supply Bureau lifted its precautionary boil water advisory on Oct. 9, 2026, for the 5th Avenue and East Crosier Street area after 18 hours of testing confirmed the drinking water is safe. The affected area included portions of 5th Avenue, Whitney Avenue, Baird Street, and Bertha Avenue, plus Hudson, Elbon, and Winans Avenues, and Hoban High School — 232 customers in total. The advisory had been issued the morning of Oct. 8 after a 12-inch water main break on S. Arlington Street between 6th and 7th Avenues caused depressurization; repairs were completed that afternoon. The city says tests showed normal chlorine residuals and no indication of contamination.

What it means for residents

Practical impact

If you live in the 5th Avenue Hill / E. Crosier area (including the listed streets and Hoban): your water is safe to drink and use normally — no boiling or special precautions. This record is kept as an example of the advisory lifecycle: the Oct. 8 issuance, the repair, the required 18-hour EPA-regulated test window, and the Oct. 9 lift.

Key facts

Verification record

Lifted

Oct. 9, 2026, by Akron Water Supply Bureau

Cause

12-inch water main break on S. Arlington between 6th and 7th Avenues (Oct. 8, ~6:30 a.m.)

Affected

232 customers: portions of 5th, Whitney, Baird, Bertha, Hudson, Elbon, Winans; Hoban High School

Testing

18 hours, required by EPA regulation before lifting; chlorine residuals normal, no contamination indicated

Official source

Show the work

City of Akron press release (Oct. 9, 2026)

The official announcement remains the primary record. The summary is an independent rewrite and must preserve this link.

FAQ

Common questions

Why does lifting a boil advisory take 18 hours?

Per the city release, EPA regulations require completed water testing confirming safety before a precautionary boil advisory can be lifted; the required test cycle takes 18 hours.

Is this page an official source?

No. This is an independent summary of the City of Akron’s official release, linked below. For emergencies, always use official city channels.

Corrections

Accuracy and review

Every published summary will record its verification source, publication time, last-review time, and any correction. Errors will be corrected visibly rather than silently rewritten.