Ohio EPA pulls proposed permit for data center discharge

The Ohio EPA has indicated that it is going to take data center permitting one case at a time and is bypassing a general federal permit when it comes to discharge from the centers.

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National8 articles from 3 sources across the spectrum· Updated 69d ago

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 70d ago

Ohio EPA abandons controversial data center wastewater proposal

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 69d ago

After 7,000 public comments, Ohio EPA backs off plans for data center discharge: The Wake Up for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Ran by 2 outlets· WKYC Cleveland, 10TV Columbus
WKYC ClevelandCenter· 69d ago

Ohio EPA not moving forward with general permit plan for data center water discharge

10TV ColumbusCenter· 69d ago

Ohio EPA not moving forward with general permit plan for data center water discharge

NBC 4 ColumbusCenter· 69d ago

Ohio EPA pulls proposed permit for data center discharge

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 69d ago

Ohio EPA doesn't plan to issue one NPDES permit covering all data centers

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 70d ago

Ohio EPA holding back on general data center permit

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Toledo BladeLean Right· 70d ago

Ohio EPA abandons proposed statewide data center wastewater permit

Ohio EPA pulls proposed permit for data center discharge | Slantwise