Ohio EPA public comment period on data centers extended

News Clip0:45NBC4 Columbus·OH·12/22/2025

The Ohio EPA has extended the public comment period for concerns about possible water pollution around data centers. This allows more time for the public to provide input before the state decides whether to speed up the permitting process for data centers.

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Those concerned about possible water pollution around data centers now have more time to weigh in before the state decides whether or not to speed up the permitting process. Watch more content like this, plus live local news for free in the NBC4 Columbus streaming app for Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV. Learn more here: https://www.nbc4i.com/stream/ Stay informed about Columbus and central Ohio news, weather and sports! Follow NBC4 on our website and social media channels: Website: https://www.nbc4i.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/wcmhnbc4columbus?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBC4Columbus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbc4i/ X: https://www.x.com/nbc4i Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nbc4i.com