Is Akron tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Akron's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
6.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Akron

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Akron

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Akron
Ohio

443,014,430,244,303 · Cuyahoga River reservoirs

Akron, OH Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 1.5M residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.8 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
6.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Akron's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Akron tap water is sourced from Cuyahoga River reservoirs and treated by Akron Division of Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Akron Water FAQ

Is Akron OH tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Akron tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Akron OH use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Akron uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.6 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Akron OH water and what is the TDS level?
Akron water hardness is 6.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 225 ppm (fair). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Akron OH drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Akron drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Akron?
Based on Akron's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Akron has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Akron Division of Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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