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Environmental Protection, Information, And Complaints | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Central District Office

50 W Town St., Ste. 700 Lazarus Government Center, Columbus, OH 43215

Required documents

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.
(800) 686-2330
Voice·

voice | Non-Emergency Complaints

Fees

Free.

Service area

Sandusky County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio Wood County, Ohio Erie County, Ohio Lucas County, Ohio Van Wert County, Ohio Ottawa County, Ohio Warren County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Ashtabula County, Ohio Pike County, Ohio Clark County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Putnam County, Ohio Greene County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio Auglaize County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio Ohio Shelby County, Ohio Morrow County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Muskingum County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio Logan County, Ohio Belmont County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio Huron County, Ohio Delaware County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Ashland County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio Hancock County, Ohio Meigs County, Ohio Union County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Brown County, Ohio Mercer County, Ohio Fulton County, Ohio Miami County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Henry County, Ohio Richland County, Ohio Lorain County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Carroll County, Ohio Jefferson County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio Scioto County, Ohio Defiance County, Ohio Clermont County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Lake County, Ohio Darke County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Butler County, Ohio Champaign County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Montgomery County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Holmes County, Ohio Highland County, Ohio Lawrence County, Ohio Preble County, Ohio Seneca County, Ohio Williams County, Ohio Madison County, Ohio Harrison County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Tuscarawas County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Franklin County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Allen County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio Hardin County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio
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.

Last Verified

08/13/2025

Providing organization

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.

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