Ohio EPA to review data center wastewater permit for river disposal

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is currently reviewing a proposed general permit that would allow data centers throughout the state to discharge wastewater into Ohio's surface waters. This permit aims to streamline the authorization process for such facilities. However, the proposal has drawn criticism from environmental activists who express concerns about its potential impact on water quality. The article references the Cuyahoga River near Boston, Ohio, and existing data centers around Akron, Ohio, as contextual examples of the state's waterways and data center presence.