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Ohio’s plan to let data centers dump wastewater into lakes and rivers faced fierce backlash, prompting the state EPA to scrap its fast-tracked general permit after overwhelming public opposition. Environmental groups and politicians warned of harm to water quality, especially in vulnerable areas like Lake Erie. Now, each data center must undergo individual review under existing strict environmental standards — proving that public input can halt even major economic proposals when environmental health is at stake.

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