Ohio EPA Scraps Data Center Wastewater Plan | Columbus News

Ohio’s EPA has scrapped a controversial plan to allow data centers to dump wastewater into waterways, after receiving over 7,000 public comments urging caution. The proposal, meant to streamline permits for centers disconnected from municipal systems, faced backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers who warned of harmful chemicals and pollution risks. Though data centers would still be regulated under any permit, critics argued a one-size-fits-all approach ignored local concerns and facility differences. The EPA will now continue reviewing each application individually, preserving community control over environmental risks — while still confident Ohio’s workforce and climate will draw data center investment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da3cd6ee4d4ec356