Administration outlines water master plan, consent-decree amendment and proposed rate increases
City staff outlined a 2–3 year master plan for Akron water, described a 4th amendment to the consent decree (public comment period open, comments due Nov. 13), and proposed changes to rates that would raise the infrastructure fee and per-unit charges so the water portion of bills rises about 18% in 2027 (roughly $5 per month for an average residential account).
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City staff told the committee they seek authorization to hire consultants and develop a long-term master plan for Akron's drinking water supply, treatment, distribution and governance. Chris Leto and Emily Collins said the plan will take 2–3 years and combine internal staff work with hired consultants to prioritize projects across supply, transmission, treatment and regionalization options.
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