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A close-up of hands cupping fresh running water from an outdoor tap, illustrating the surge in water demand.

Central Ohio water demand surge raises conflict concerns

Central Ohio water demand is rapidly climbing, and policymakers now warn of clashes among residential, farm and industrial users. The water demand could dramatically outpace infrastructure capacity by 2040, according to new projections from state agencies. Central Ohio’s water systems face mounting pressure as residential growth, agricultural needs and industrial expansion converge in the decades…

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