Lordstown Officials and Residents Oppose EPA Permit Renewal for Trumbull Energy Center Wastewater Discharge
Village officials and residents of Lordstown objected to the EPA's renewal of the Trumbull Energy Center's wastewater discharge permit into Mud Creek. Concerns include potential flooding, impact on livestock, and water quality. The center plans to discharge up to 620,000 gallons per day, while officials advocate for the use of an improved sanitary sewer system instead. The public hearing attracted nearly 100 attendees, highlighting community worries about environmental and health risks.
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Lordstown officials and residents expressed strong opposition to the EPA's decision to renew the Trumbull Energy Center's permit for discharging wastewater into Mud Creek. Concerns were raised about the potential discharge of 620,000 gallons per day leading to flooding, affecting residential properties and livestock.
The facility, a natural gas-fired power plant, is set to begin operations this spring. Officials highlighted the availability of improved sanitary sewer infrastructure as an alternative. The EPA stated the center would need to monitor its discharge and submit monthly samples for compliance checks. Residents voiced worries about the effect on aquatic life and the health of the watershed, calling for independent monitoring of the discharge.
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