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Westerville Residents Push Back on Asphalt Plant | Columbus News
For over 20 years, Westerville, Ohio, residents have been battling a stinky, dusty asphalt plant — now, the Ohio EPA is reviewing its air permit, giving locals a formal platform to push back. Scioto Materials plans to produce up to 600,000 tons of hot mix asphalt annually, but neighbors argue lower output and fewer hours are feasible and healthier. Complaints detail nausea, dizziness, burning noses, and even depression — all tied to emissions of volatile organic compounds. The company says it’s committed to compliance and community partnership, but residents are demanding a public hearing and…
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