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CSO Area Signs
In order to inform the public of the location of Combined Sewer Overflows, the City of
Akron has placed CSO Notification Signs identifying a "CSO Area". The signs are
located near the point which the combined sewer overflow outlets into a receiving stream.
The signs provide a notice that this is a "CSO Area" along with a telephone
number that can be used for obtaining additional information. |
Combined
Sewer
Overflow CSO
Area
Information
375-2499 |
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What does it mean to be a "CSO AREA"?
Areas posted as a "CSO Area" means the following:
A combined sewer overflow is located nearby and these waters may be
impacted by CSOs.
During wet weather, untreated wastewater discharges directly or
indirectly to the receiving streams along with large quantities of storm water.
- During wet weather the following types of contaminates may be present in the receiving
waters: pathogens, bacteria, oxygen-demanding pollutants, suspended solids, nutrients,
toxics and floatable matter.
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