The department of Public Works is the main operations component within Akron's government. A Public Works Manager is responsible for the department. Public Works includes Electrical Operations, Solid Waste, Streets & Parks, Water and Wastewater Services. The Public Works Manager reports to the Mayor.
Building Inspections
Building inspections, and related code enforcement, within the Village is a responsibility of our Code Enforcement Officer.
Electrical Operations
Akron is a MEUA (Municipal Electrical Utility Association) member providing low cost electrical power within the Village. The Electrical Operations group reports to the Public Works Manager and is headed by the Electrical Crew Chief. A staff of trained electrical lineman and related resources round out this component of Public Works. Electrical Operations operate the Electrical Sub-station on Eckerson Avenue. Tree trimming and related support services are provided by Electrical Operations under the direction of the Public Works Manager.
Streets & Parks
The Streets and Parks group reports directly to the Public Works Manager, and is headed by a Crew Chief for Streets & Parks. This group is responsible for street construction & maintenance, snow removal, sidewalk maintenance, and general support activities. They assist all other groups within Public Works as directed by the Public Works Manager.
Solid Waste Services
The Village Board contracts with Modern Disposal Services for all garbage services within the village. In addition, the Village operates its own Composting Site on Clarence Center Road that is available to all village residents for biodegradable waste, excluding garbage. The Village of Akron together with the Town of Newstead provide a Household Hazardous/Electronic Recycling/Shred-it event twice a year. The Town of Newstead provides a tire drop-off event once a year for Village residents. Solid Waste Services are a direct responsibility of the Public Works Manager.
Water and Wastewater Services
Water and Wastewater Services report directly to the Public Works Manager. There are three groups who deliver water and sewer services to the Village. All staff members are fully trained and licensed to perform services under the auspices of the Erie County Health Department and the State of New York.
Akron owns and operates its own waterworks that is located in Bennington, New York, often referred to as "The Akron Water System". Akron has a long tradition of providing quality water at a very cost efficient price to residents and businesses within its boundaries. A Chief Water Plant Operator, who reports directly to the Public Works Manager, oversees the Water Plant in Bennington.
Akron owns and operates its own sewage treatment plant on Lewis Road. The plant has been built and is maintained to support the residential and business needs within village boundaries. A Chief Wastewater Operator who reports to the Public Works Manager oversees the Sewer Plant in the Village.
A Water and Wastewater Distribution Committee is key part of operating these utilities within the village. This group that is headed by a Crew Chief for Water and Wastewater Distribution maintains all of the water and sewer lines. They report directly to the Public Works Manager.