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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.