Ohio EPA Weighs Data Center Water Rules | Columbus News

Ohio’s EPA is still deciding on a sweeping new plan that would replace individual permits with a single statewide standard for data centers discharging water — a move sparking fierce debate after 7,000 public comments. Politicians and community advocates are sounding the alarm over potential pollution risks to streams and lakes, especially as data centers multiply near residential areas. While the agency insists its rules protect human health and aquatic life, critics worry the scale of discharge — especially without advanced treatment — could be too risky. No final decision date has been set as officials sift through feedback, leaving residents and environmentalists on edge. 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/ba0e50e5daf803de