Akron advances lead/galvanized service-line program and plans advanced treatment for PFAS
Water officials told council they are finishing lead-service-line removal and launching a galvanized/private-side replacement program ahead of a federal 2027 rule, using loans with 53% principal forgiveness to avoid costs to residents; the water plant is also designing a granular activated carbon facility to address organics and PFAS.
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City water staff described a multi-part strategy to upgrade drinking-water infrastructure: finish outstanding lead-service replacements and begin a galvanized/private-side program that will comply with the forthcoming federal lead-and-copper rule expected in 2027.
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