Ohio EPA consider new wastewater permits for data centers as Wilmington residents continue to fight project

Ohio EPA consider new wastewater permits for data centers as Wilmington residents continue to fight project

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is considering a new general permit for data centers that would give data centers authorization to discharge wastewater into surface waters like rivers and streams.Currently, data centers must secure individual permits. That process can be slower and usually receives approvals on a case-by-case basis. The Ohio EPA says the new general permit would speed things up while maintaining strict environmental pro…