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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lima public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lead service line replacement — Phase 4
Council advanced a $3 million Ohio EPA loan — over half forgiven — to replace lead water service lines, a major public health win for homeowners with old pipes.
Indianbrook water service restructuring
Council moved to end the Indianbrook Operations Agreement; the Indianbrook area will keep getting city water through the Allen Water District, the same way out-of-city customers are served.
Proposed AI data center water and environmental impacts
A resident warned that Project BOSC, the AI data center planned in American Township, could draw up to 10 million gallons of water per day and strain the region's power grid and aquifers. She asked Council to require a full independent environmental impact statement and company-funded mitigation before anything further happens.