/tags/water water en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-06-12/groundwater-is-having-a-major-effect-on-ohios-environment According to a study, Columbus is one of 28 major U. S. cities that are sinking. Groundwater extraction is the cause. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-06-12/groundwater-is-having-a-major-effect-on-ohios-environment /2025-05-21/ohio-bill-aims-to-replace-lead-water-service-lines-over-the-next-15-years The Lead Line Replacement Act would require every publicly owned water system in Ohio to replace lead pipes over the next 15 years. It's similar to one introduced in the last General Assembly. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:35:01 GMT /2025-05-21/ohio-bill-aims-to-replace-lead-water-service-lines-over-the-next-15-years Jo Ingles /2025-02-26/new-report-identifies-more-than-100-contaminants-present-at-high-levels-in-ohios-drinking-water The Environmental Working Group's Tapped Out report identifies unhealthy amounts contaminants including PFAS at more than 1,100 public water systems in Ohio. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:05:00 GMT /2025-02-26/new-report-identifies-more-than-100-contaminants-present-at-high-levels-in-ohios-drinking-water Zaria Johnson /2024-12-19/how-ohios-historic-drought-continues-to-leave-its-mark-on-farms WYSO's Shay Frank sat down with the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Director, Brian Baldridge, to discuss the longterm impacts, resources for farmers in the state and possible legislation to assist the agriculture sector. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:46:04 GMT /2024-12-19/how-ohios-historic-drought-continues-to-leave-its-mark-on-farms Shay Frank /2024-09-25/its-been-raining-lately-so-do-we-still-need-to-conserve-water In spite of the rain as of late, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is still asking everyone to conserve water as many counties have been in drought conditions. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:19:49 GMT /2024-09-25/its-been-raining-lately-so-do-we-still-need-to-conserve-water Mike Frazier /2024-03-15/mansfield-voters-will-decide-on-tax-for-water-infrastructure-other-ohio-cities-face-same-problem The Mansfield Water Main Initiative is a four year, 0.25% income tax projected to generate 18 million dollars to replace some of the city's water mains. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:10:00 GMT /2024-03-15/mansfield-voters-will-decide-on-tax-for-water-infrastructure-other-ohio-cities-face-same-problem Abigail Bottar /2024-01-16/columbus-accidentally-charged-11-000-people-an-extra-1-000-on-water-bills The Columbus Division of Water said in a statement the overcharge was caused by a billing error that the city is working to correct. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:20:41 GMT /2024-01-16/columbus-accidentally-charged-11-000-people-an-extra-1-000-on-water-bills George Shillcock /2023-07-31/with-new-grant-some-ohioans-will-get-direct-water-access-for-first-time More than a thousand households in Vinton County don’t have water service. Many people there haul water to their homes. But a $5.8 million grant could start to change that. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:12:00 GMT /2023-07-31/with-new-grant-some-ohioans-will-get-direct-water-access-for-first-time Erin Gottsacker /2023-06-05/del-co-water-tells-customers-to-stop-all-outdoor-watering Del-Co Water is asking customers to stop all outdoor watering until at least Tuesday because of high water demand. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:01:43 GMT /2023-06-05/del-co-water-tells-customers-to-stop-all-outdoor-watering Steve Brown /npr-news/npr-news/2021-03-18/one-of-bidens-biggest-climate-change-challenges-the-oceans Climate change is hitting the oceans hard, both warming and acidifying the water. Ocean scientists are hoping the Biden Administration dives in quickly to address it. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:06:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2021-03-18/one-of-bidens-biggest-climate-change-challenges-the-oceans Lauren Sommer