7/29/2024
Sarah Thiessen
 Hazardous Spill File
Manure release in Auglaize Watershed
For the week of July 29 - Aug 4 , 2024 updated Aug 1 327 pm EDT
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The most recent spills files found were reported to Ohio EPA Spill line on July 31.
On Wednesday, July 31st, 7 spills were reported. In Auglaize Watershed, unreported amounts of manure was released along Town Hwy 176 in Emerald Township, Paulding County. As well as 1000 lbs of nox emissions released near South Metcalf St in Shawnee Township, Allen County. In the Cuyahoga Watershed, unreported amount of milk was released along the I-80 onto the pavement in Boston Township, Summit County.
On Monday, July 29th, one spill was reported. In Licking Watershed, and unreported amount of motor oil was released from a vehicle on Hebron Rd in Buckeye Lake, Licking County.
Spills, fish kills, rainbow sheen and releases of contaminants in the state of Ohio as reported to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Response. Users of this data should be aware that inconsistencies and inaccuracies may exist if these data are compared to data from other time periods due to changes in methods of data collection and mapping.
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- 40 gallons or more of petroleum product
- toxic chemical materials, corrosives spills of any amount
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Spills marked with asterisk are followed up with Ohio EPA authorities for additional information on the clean-up and recovery, including notices of violation and charges under State environmental statutes, federal charges under the Clean Water Act. See Ohio CrimeBox for more information on criminal prosecutions under the CWA.
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