Ohio EPA

The Ohio EPA has extended the online public comment deadline to Jan. 16, 2026.

Some environmental advocates say they're concerned the change will fast-track wastewater permits for data centers while leaving out reviews that ensure public health and safety.

The air nuisance rule defines air pollution as a public nuisance and allows Ohioans to file federal lawsuits against companies whose emissions may jeopardize air quality.

The Ohio EPA is asking the owners of the Everwear plant to replace wells that regulate toxic underground plume beneath the city of Chillicothe. The nearby Pixelle paper mill closing not only leaves hundreds of people without jobs, but also presents a challenge to future containment of the chemicals.

Ohio’s newly passed budget bill included an amendment that seeks to remove an air nuisance rule that let residents sue polluters.

The state has the third-highest number of the lines in the nation. One Ohio city shows a pathway to removing them.

The Ohio EPA is cleaning up an illegal dump site in Clermont County.

A meeting for the expansion of protections to Logan, Union, Champaign, Madison and Pickaway counties is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Tolles Career Center in Plain City.

$1 million will be distributed to local municipalities for equipment upgrades to prevent the over-application of salt on roads.

Gov. Mike DeWine says the H2Ohio program will now test for forever chemicals in 29 of the state's large rivers.