Ohio EPA drops general permit plan for data center water discharge

News ClipWKYC·OH·7/21/2026

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to discontinue its plan for a general permit related to data center water discharge. This action impacts how data centers in Ohio would manage and be regulated for their water output.

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Gov: Ohio EPA
Ohio EPA drops general permit plan for data center water discharge  WKYC