Hazardous Waste Management

The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters is responsible for providing safe water to more than 10 million residents daily. The division ensures compliance with rules and laws through the review of self-monitoring reports and analytical results. It caters to the needs of over 5,000 public drinking water systems. The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters integrates and promotes pollution prevention activities. The division coordinates with state and federal agencies for ground water protection and offers technical assistance to waste management divisions. It administers a capability assurance program. The Division of Drinking and Ground Waters also maintains various laboratories. The division is a part of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

The Division of Air Pollution Control, also known as DAPC, operates under the government of the state of Ohio, which also operates environmental services, hazardous waste management, emergency and remedial response, and solid and infectious waste management divisions. The Division of Air Pollution Control monitor air quality, reduces air toxics, identifies polluting vehicles, and supports emergency planning and response activities. It operates a risk management plan and offers the Right-to-Know program, which includes chemical inventory and risk management information for emergency response organizations. The division also administers a fair and timely enforcement program for violations of air requirements. The Division of Air Pollution Control is located in Columbus, Ohio.