WHY DOES AKRON OWN LAND IN THE WATERSHED?Large tracts of land that are left in
a natural state can act as a pollution buffer by slowing the storm water runoff and
preventing pollutants from entering into waterways.
The City of Akron has always taken proactive steps to protect the quality of the Upper
Cuyahoga River, the source of Akron’s drinking water, and preserve the clean natural
state of the last 100 years. This helps to keep the river as natural and pristine as
possible for future generations while providing high quality water for Akron’s
customers.
