Bowling Green / Ohio / United States
Ohio EPA is a state agency that protects the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws. The agency establishes and enforces standards for air, water, waste management and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. It also provides financial assistance to businesses and communities, as well as pollution prevention assistance to help businesses minimize their waste. The agency also reviews permit applications, investigates citizen complaints, provides technical assistance and monitors environmental standards. In addition, its solid and infectious waste management division ensures proper handling of solid waste and encourages people to reduce, reuse and recycle solid waste. Ohio EPA has been operational since 1972 and maintains a location in Twinsburg, Ohio.
