ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, INFORMATION, AND COMPLAINTS | OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Establishes and enforces standards to protect air and water quality (including lead in water), as well as solid and hazardous waste management and cleanup. Insures proper handling of solid wastes and hazardous materials including radiative substances, toxic fumes, and explosives. Offers information and education about environmental issues such as air quality, water quality, water supply, and others. Handles non-emergency complaints about violations of state's environmental protection laws. Examples of complaints include (but are not limited to) smoke or heavy dust emissions from industrial facilities, illegal dumping, burning of trash or tires, drinking water issues, destruction or draining of wetlands, and discharging industrial or agricultural waste into water or storm sewers. Offers opportunities for citizens to participate in public advisory groups, public information sessions, and public hearings. Can provide information regarding lead in water including if the area is under an advisory and/or what actions one can take.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
401 E 5th St., Dayton, OH 45402
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.
Fax
(937) 285-6249
Voice
Application process
Phone for information or to make a complaint. This is a non-emergency line. Can visit website for a map of lead advisories (drinking water advisories), when on main page click on "News" and then click on "Drinking Water Advisories."
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves Ohio.
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OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Protects the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. Establishes and enforces standards for air, water, waste management, and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. Helps businesses with compliance of environmental laws. Offers information and education concerning environmental issues.