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Public Works details mobile work orders, sewer progress and water-line replacements

Akron City Council · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Public works outlined plans to expand mobile field work order tools, optimize leaf and snow routes, finalize the north-side interceptor tunnel, and replace thousands of galvanized private service lines under a funded program.

Public works and utilities staff told council they are investing in field technology and large infrastructure projects to reduce overflows, improve response times and address lead-service risks.

Director (public service) staff described a phased roll-out of mobile work-order devices already mounted on sanitation trucks and cameras that geolocate problems detected in the field. The department plans to expand the devices to highway and motor-equipment divisions to reduce paperwork and speed repairs.

Sewer staff reported progress on the…

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