Parma, Ohio Water Outage Today
Live Parma water outage reports, Cleveland Water’s emergency line and the system’s federal record.
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No water outage reports in Parma, Ohio in the last 24 hours
The most recent water outage report from Parma came in on September 21, 2026. Across Ohio, 1 report came in over the same 24 hours. Over the past 90 days, Parma residents filed 2 water outage reports here on 2 separate days; the busiest was September 21, with 1. Cleveland, 7 miles away, has 1 report.
Who supplies water in Parma?
Drinking water in Parma, Ohio is supplied by Cleveland Water, which handles outages, main breaks and boil water notices for the city.
Public water systems in Ohio are regulated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA).
To report no water or a main break, call Cleveland Water at 216-664-3060.
Parma water system at a glance
Federal records name Cleveland Public Water System as the public water system for Parma, with about 1,308,955 people on its mains. Customers know it as Cleveland Water; the name on your bill is the one to call.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Water system in EPA records | Cleveland Public Water System (OH1801212) |
| Run by | Local government |
| People served | 1,308,955 through 453,705 service connections |
| Source of the water | Surface water (rivers, lakes or reservoirs) |
| Active facilities listed by EPA | 4 surface intakes, 4 treatment points, 25 storage tanks and reservoirs, 19 pump facilities |
| State regulator | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) |
| Health-based violations since 2015 | 0 |
| Highest lead result (90th percentile) | 1.7 ppb, action level 15 ppb |
Source: EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System).
Where Parma's tap water comes from
Tap water in Parma starts as surface water. Cleveland Public Water System takes it from In From Cleveland City Baldwin, In From Cleveland City Crown, and In From Cleveland City Morgan and runs it through treatment before it reaches the mains. Treatment points named in EPA's facility list include Cleveland Baldwin WTP, Cleveland Morgan WTP, and Cleveland Nottingham WTP. After treatment the water is held in 25 storage tanks and reservoirs and pushed uphill by 19 pump facilities; that storage is the buffer that keeps taps running for a few hours after a pump or main fails.
The outage angle. A surface-water system depends on its plant staying online. If the plant, the raw-water pumps or the power feeding them fails, pressure can fall across the entire service area at once, and a precautionary boil notice tends to cover whole zones rather than the single street of a main break.
What causes water outages and low pressure in Parma
Which failures hit Parma hardest follows from its weather, its housing stock and how it is supplied.
- Freezing weather. Parma sees about 90 days a year with a low at or below 32°F, and 23 days at or below 20°F. The coldest morning in the 2015 through 2025 record came on February 24, 2015. The longest stretch with highs that never rose above freezing ran 19 days, ending March 2, 2015. Frozen service lines and meters cause single-address outages, while ground frost and thaw cycles crack older mains and produce the street-wide breaks.
- Older neighborhoods and pipe. 78.3% of occupied homes in Parma were built before 1970, against 35.5% nationally. Streets of that age tend to sit on cast iron and early steel mains that are near or past their design life, which is where most breaks start.
- Flooding and heavy rain. NOAA logged 58 flood, flash flood and heavy rain reports in Cuyahoga County from 2015 through 2026. High water can wash out the ground under buried pipe, flood pump stations and push treatment plants past their limits, which is why boil notices so often follow a flood.
- Storm-driven power loss. Thunderstorm wind, hail and tornado reports in Cuyahoga County number 298 since 2015. Pump stations and treatment plants that depend on The Illuminating Company (FirstEnergy) run on the electric grid, so a storm that downs power lines can lower water pressure even when no pipe is damaged.
- Construction and third-party damage. A backhoe or boring crew that hits a main is among the most common reasons a single block goes dry without warning. Utilities handle those the same way as any break: isolate, repair, flush.
- Planned shutoffs and a problem at one address. Valve replacements and new connections are announced ahead, often with door hangers. If neighbors have water, check your own shutoff valve, meter and pressure regulator before calling.
How weather strains the Parma water system
Main break season in Parma runs from late fall into early spring, with the coldest stretch around December through February.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days a year at or below 32°F | 89.9 |
| Days a year at or below 20°F | 23.1 |
| Days a year with a high at or below 32°F | 32.5 |
| Days a year at or above 95°F | 0 |
| Days a year at or above 100°F | 0 |
| Days a year with an inch of rain or more | 1.5 |
| Average annual precipitation | 34.8 in |
| Wettest year | 2018 (44.5 in) |
| Driest year | 2022 (30.7 in) |
| Coldest day in the record | February 24, 2015 |
| Hottest day in the record | July 9, 2020 |
Source: NASA POWER daily reanalysis (MERRA-2) for the city center, 2015–2025.
Freezing days peak in January, averaging 25.9 a year. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
The wettest year was 2018 with 44.5 inches; the driest was 2022 with 30.7. Source: NASA POWER reanalysis, 2015–2025.
Because this is gridded reanalysis data, individual hot and cold days can read a few degrees off what the airport recorded. The day counts and yearly patterns are the useful part.
Is Parma water safe? Boil notices and EPA record
EPA lists no health-based violations for Cleveland Public Water System since 2015. It also lists 9 monitoring or reporting entries that are about paperwork rather than water quality, such as a missed sample or a late report.
Most recent entries, all monitoring or reporting:
- January 2024: A missed or late monitoring or reporting requirement (lead and copper) It is marked resolved.
- July 2017: A missed or late monitoring or reporting requirement (surface water treatment and turbidity) It is marked resolved.
| Type of violation | Health-based | Monitoring and other |
|---|---|---|
| Surface water treatment and turbidity | 0 | 8 |
| Lead and copper | 0 | 1 |
Source: EPA SDWIS.
Monitoring and other Health-based
Violations are counted by the year the compliance period began. Source: EPA SDWIS.
When Parma loses pressure after a break or a failed test, Cleveland Water asks affected customers to boil water for drinking and cooking. The notice ends only after samples come back clean, which usually takes one to two days after service returns, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) supervises the process.
What the lead tests and housing age say about Parma
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result filed for Cleveland Public Water System is 0 ppb (2024). The federal action level is 15 ppb, so that result is well under it.
Highest result on file: 1.7 ppb. Source: EPA SDWIS.
The age of the housing matters more than the utility's test average: 78.3% of occupied homes in Parma predate 1970 and 1986 was the year lead pipe and solder were banned. Flush the cold tap after an outage and ask Cleveland Water whether your service line is on its lead inventory.
Restoration times for water outages in Parma
Most repairs of an ordinary main break in Parma take half a day once the crew is on site. Bigger mains, deep bury and busy roads stretch that to a day or more. With 1,308,955 people on the system, a break on a main that feeds a whole district can leave thousands of homes dry at once, and crews may close valves several blocks away to isolate it.
| Situation | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Planned shutoff | Time window posted ahead; water often returns early |
| Ordinary main break | Half a day once the crew has isolated the pipe |
| Large or deep main | 1 to 3 days |
| Low pressure after a pump or power failure | Hours to a day, once power or the pump is restored |
| Boil water notice after service returns | One to two days while samples are tested |
| Frozen service line or meter | Depends on thaw; a plumber is usually needed |
Source: Utility practice, EPA and state boil water guidance.
Cleveland Water will post an estimated restoration time for a break that affects many customers; ask for the repair crew's estimate when you call.
Preparing for a long water outage in Parma
Census figures put the typical Parma household at about 2.3 people. At one gallon per person per day that is 7 gallons for three days or 33 gallons for a two-week supply.
- 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (US 17.2%); older adults dehydrate faster and may need help moving heavy water jugs.
- A standard water heater is a ready-made 40-gallon reserve. Shut off its power or gas, open a hot tap somewhere in the house, and draw from the drain valve.
- If a planned shutoff or storm is coming, fill the tub and some buckets for flushing toilets and washing; keep drinking water in clean sealed containers.
How Parma compares with nearby water systems
| City | System | People served | Source | Health violations since 2015 | Highest lead (ppb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | Cleveland Public Water System | 1,308,955 | Surface | 0 | 1.7 |
| Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Public Water System | 1,308,955 | Surface | 0 | 1.7 |
| Lorain, OH | Lorain City Public Water System | 64,152 | Surface | 0 | 0 |
| Akron, OH | Akron City Public Water System | 280,000 | Surface | 1 | 4.1 |
| Canton, OH | Canton Public Water System | 107,113 | Ground | 0 | 8 |
Source: EPA SDWIS.
Water outage pages for nearby cities
Staying informed about water service in Parma
Sign up for alerts from Cleveland Water and check its website or social accounts when the water goes off. If a boil advisory is issued, the water outage guide covers how to treat water and when it is safe again.
Parma frequently asked water questions
Who do I call about no water in Parma?
Cleveland Water at 216-664-3060, day or night. Use 911 only if a main break is flooding property or roads.
What is the source of Parma tap water?
Surface water supplies Parma, according to EPA records for Cleveland Public Water System. It draws from In From Cleveland City Baldwin, In From Cleveland City Crown, and In From Cleveland City Morgan.
Is the water in Parma safe?
EPA lists no health-based violations for Cleveland Public Water System since 2015, and its latest 90th-percentile lead result is 0 ppb against the 15 ppb action level. If the utility issues a boil notice, boil water until it announces the all-clear.
When do water mains break most in Parma?
Breaks in Parma pile up in the cold, with about 90 freezing days a year and the worst stretch from December to February. The days right after a deep freeze, when the soil thaws and shifts, are usually the busiest.
Why is my water pressure low in Parma?
A sudden drop usually means a break or valve problem nearby, while a slow decline in the evening points to demand. If the whole street is affected, tell Cleveland Water; if not, look at your own regulator and shutoff.
How long do boil water advisories last in Parma?
Plan on one to two days after pressure is back. Cleveland Water samples the water, waits for clean lab results and then lifts the notice, with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) overseeing the steps.
How much drinking water should I keep at home in Parma?
One gallon per person per day is the FEMA minimum. For Parma that means about 7 gallons to cover three days for an average household of 2.3, and 33 gallons for two weeks.
Does Parma have lead pipes?
78.3% of occupied homes in Parma were built before 1970, and lead service lines were not banned until 1986. Ask Cleveland Water whether your service line is on its lead inventory, and use a filter certified for lead if you are unsure.
How do I check for water outages near me in Parma?
We do not run a pipe map. The report count at the top of this page shows what other people in Parma have reported in the last 24 hours. For the official picture, check Cleveland Water for its outage page, alerts and social accounts.
Recent water reports in Parma
- Water reports in Parma, last 24h
- 0
- Most recent water report here
- September 21, 2026
- Water reports across Ohio, last 24h
- 1
- City population
- 78,699
Other outage types in Parma
Water Service Outages in cities near Parma
- Cleveland, OH 7 mi · Cleveland Water · 1 report in 24h
- Lorain, OH 24 mi · City of Lorain Utilities Department
- Akron, OH 25 mi · Akron Water Supply
- Canton, OH 46 mi · City of Canton Water Department
- Youngstown, OH 60 mi · City of Youngstown Water Department
- Detroit, MI 93 mi · Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD)
Report counts are user-submitted; other figures name their official source. How our data works
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