Akron: The Antidote For
Water-Challenged
Companies
Akron’s Abundant Water Can Help Businesses
Remain Competitive
Vast regions of the United States have fresh-water
shortages. This is a long-term problem. Companies need to
assess their water needs and determine the viability of their
operations in water-challenged areas.
Water shortages can lead to production slowdowns or
interruptions, both of which can have serious effects on a
company’s viability in our intensely competitive global economy
Akron’s Awash In Water
Akron, Ohio, boasts one of the nation’s most abundant water
supplies and robust water infrastructures.
Formerly known as the Rubber Capital of the World, Akron
built a water infrastructure decades ago that served numerous
tire factories and a fast-growing population. Akron’s retooled
economy — focused now on biomedical, materials science, and
commercial growth — doesn’t require the water use that tire
production once did, even though Akron’s water-served
consumer population today matches that of decades past.
Akron has twice as much water as is used by its customers
today, which means Akron can accommodate many business
expansions and relocations.
Quality And Reliability
Beyond availability, companies’ primary water concerns are
quality and reliability. To those ends, Akron’s water meets all
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and exceeds
American Water Works Association guidelines for pressure.
Presently enjoying the quality and reliability of Akron water
are a cross-section of users in a variety of industries, including
automotive vehicles/parts production, industrial and materials
science (e.g., polymers), biomedical/healthcare, bottling, food
processing, and heating. Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and many
SUMMIT LAKE — SUNRISE ON ONE OF AKRON’S ABUNDANT WATER RESOURCES
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AKRON’S FRESH WATER FLOW
other types of manufacturing are other water users that Akron
can readily support.
No Tumbleweed
Here are more benefits of a droughtless Akron: no forest
fires, tumbleweeds, or front yards of sand or dirt. Employees can
water their lawns, wash their cars, or fill up their swimming pools
at will — there’s no water rationing here.
To learn more about how Akron can benefit your business
growth, visit www.akroninspire.com.
Robert Bowman
Deputy Mayor for Economic Development
City of Akron
202 Municipal Building
166 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330.375.2133
Fax: 330.375.2335
E-mail: bowmaro@ci.akron.oh.us
www.akroninspire.com
