Akron: Water main repairs underway

AKRON -- Repairs are underway at the site of a massive water main break that flooded an Akron neighborhood.

The city says the repairs on the massive water pipe should be completed by the end of the weekend. But there is concern that the ground surrounding the site may not be stable.

The 36-inch water main burst Thursday night and flooded the area of North Valley and West Market Streets. It's suspected that age played a role in the pipe's failure but no exact cause has been determined.

A boil alert has been put into effect until further notice for West Akron residents as well those in Fairlawn and Copley experiencing low water pressure.

The water flow was stopped around 9 p.m. Thursday night.

Some had to be rescued from their porches due to the high water and the dive team was put on stand-by as a precaution as a result of the torrent of water.

There were reports that some home foundations collapsed due to the water.

Residents will be allowed home at some point today to survey the damage.

WKYC-TV

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