Ohio EPA considers new wastewater permits for data center as locals push back

Name: Ohio EPA considers new wastewater permits for data center as locals push back
Uploaded: 2026-03-28T03:16:58.000Z
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Description: The Ohio EPA is reviewing a new general permit for data center wastewater approvals, which aims to expedite the process. However, residents in the Tri-State area are actively opposing these proposed data center megasites due to environmental and other concerns.

News Clip1:50WCPO 9·Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH·3/28/2026

The Ohio EPA is reviewing a new general permit for data center wastewater approvals, which aims to expedite the process. However, residents in the Tri-State area are actively opposing these proposed data center megasites due to environmental and other concerns.

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The Ohio EPA is considering a new general permit to speed up wastewater approvals for data centers, but residents across the Tri-State continue to push back against the proposed megasites.