Akron to save millions on sewer project
Akron mayor Dan Horrigan had good news to report at a press conference September 21, 2016.
Horrigan said that the city, as a result of its ongoing work with federal and state agencies, has made two major modifications to its 2014 agreement that would make Akron’s sewer system comply with the Clean Water Act. The modifications add up to a $56.7 million savings this year.
One modification relates to the redesigning of the main sewer trunk. The original plan was to build a second pipeline beside the existing main line. The original sewer trunk was built in the 1920s from brick, and the EPA was concerned that it could break under the pressure of a large flow. However, the city inspected the line and found it to be in good shape. The EPA approved a modification that placed a concrete protective structure along the length of the line, increasing its useful life. Since this line is above ground, the concrete is brown in color to blend in with the surroundings.
Installing the protection means that the city did not have to close or disrupt the Towpath Trail, an area attraction that has an economic impact of $450 million per year on the area. Avoiding the closure will allow that money to continue to flow into the community.
Communities like these can benefit by working with flyer printing companies, which can create informative materials for mailing to residents.
Horrigan said that the city, as a result of its ongoing work with federal and state agencies, has made two major modifications to its 2014 agreement that would make Akron’s sewer system comply with the Clean Water Act. The modifications add up to a $56.7 million savings this year.
One modification relates to the redesigning of the main sewer trunk. The original plan was to build a second pipeline beside the existing main line. The original sewer trunk was built in the 1920s from brick, and the EPA was concerned that it could break under the pressure of a large flow. However, the city inspected the line and found it to be in good shape. The EPA approved a modification that placed a concrete protective structure along the length of the line, increasing its useful life. Since this line is above ground, the concrete is brown in color to blend in with the surroundings.
Installing the protection means that the city did not have to close or disrupt the Towpath Trail, an area attraction that has an economic impact of $450 million per year on the area. Avoiding the closure will allow that money to continue to flow into the community.
Communities like these can benefit by working with flyer printing companies, which can create informative materials for mailing to residents.