In the heart of downtown Dayton, a network of innovative open loop geothermal systems quietly works to cool 35 buildings and facilities. These systems pump groundwater from wells into heat exchangers, providing an energy-efficient way to cool buildings before discharging the water into the stormwater sewer system. This water eventually fl ...

Water is a precious resource, and in Ohio, it's not just about turning on the tap. From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, water rights play a crucial role in our daily lives. Let's dive into the world of Ohio water rights and explore what it means for you as a resident. The Riparian Doctrine: Your Stream, Your Rig ...

Drought in Ohio: 2024 Overview  Southwest Ohio faced severe drought this year, with dry conditions lingering from mid-June through October. As the heat intensified in September, parts of Ohio, especially southeastern Ohio, slipped into extreme drought. For Ohio’s agricultural sector, the timing couldn’t have been worse& ...

By Mike Ekberg, Manager for Water Resources Monitoring and Analysis Groundwater levels in the aquifer beneath downtown Dayton fluctuate throughout the year. Locally, groundwater levels often peak in winter or spring and decline to their annual low in the fall. However, we’re seeing changes to the normal up-and-down cycle of groundw ...

Water use declined in the Great Miami River Watershedby 50 percent between 2005 and 2013, which mirrors a national trend.* With the dire predictions for water shortages in other parts of the world, this may seem like good news for our region, but there are consequences. Great Miami River Watershed: All of the land in green drains to the ...

Water Levels In The Great Miami River Watershed Stories about droughts, water shortages, and aquifers drying up are in the news with regularity these days, especially in places throughout the western United States. What are the chances that our aquifer could run dry? Are the water levels in the Great Miami River Watershed and its buried v ...