The APPA Report

05/14/2025

Former Kelsey-Hayes Landfill in Portsmouth Faces Ongoing Security Failures

The Kelsey-Hayes landfill in Portsmouth is still dealing with critical security lapses and vegetation overgrowth, according to a recent memo from TRC Environmental Corporation. Despite previous violations, the site continues to struggle with fence breaches and blocked inspection routes, raising serious questions about long-term oversight and public safety.

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Portsmouth, Ohio – The former Kelsey-Hayes Company landfill at 2400 Charles Street in Portsmouth, Ohio, continues to struggle with basic site security and vegetation management, according to a recent memorandum submitted to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) by TRC Environmental C...

05/14/2025

🚨New Lexington’s Water System Hit with Ohio EPA Violation Notice 🚨

The Ohio EPA has issued a Notice of Violation to the City of New Lexington for serious issues with its public water system, including unmaintained valves, excessive water loss, and missing emergency plans. These violations put the reliability and safety of the community’s drinking water at risk.

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05/12/2025

For over 70 years, the small, tight-knit community of Pike County, Ohio, has paid the ultimate price for America’s nuclear ambitions. With the highest cancer...

05/12/2025

Our latest documentary!

For the last four years, I have been digging into the secrets of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio. Seventy years of radioactive and ch...

05/07/2025

The Ohio EPA released an update on the radiological testing in Luckey, Ohio.

05/07/2025

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Tarquin Acid, a chemical transloading facility in Tuscarawas County, for discharging industrial stormwater without the required permit, according to a letter dated May 6, 2025.

Ohio EPA issues a Notice of Violation to Tarquin Acid for stormwater discharge without a permit. Read about regulatory actions and requirements.

05/07/2025

The Chillicothe Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is facing potential ammonia discharge violations due to a delay in the startup of a critical piece of sludge processing equipment, according to an internal letter from the plant's superintendent.

Chillicothe's Easterly WWTP faces ammonia discharge violations due to sludge processing delays. Learn about the challenges and interim solutions.

05/06/2025

The Appalachian Press and Public Affairs Report (APPA Report) ain’t your typical news outlet. We focus on digging into public records and exposing environmental issues in Ohio. We analyze public documents and provide analysis of the findings to the public, attorneys, and advocacy groups. 

We have been covering issues like illegal dumping, water treatment failures, and environmental justice.

If you’re looking for raw, unfiltered insights into environmental challenges in Ohio, the APPA Report is a solid source. We don't sugarcoat; we’re here to expose the truth.

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05/06/2025

Coming soon! One of the most damning reports against the United States Department of Energy and the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

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05/06/2025

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05/06/2025

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, now under sharp scrutiny, will begin targeted water sampling in the village of Luckey on Wednesday, May 7.

Ohio EPA to start targeted water sampling in Luckey on May 7 after alarming findings of radioactive contaminants in local wells.

05/06/2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has informed state regulators it intends to end federally mandated five-year reviews of cleanup activities at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant once certain internal milestones are reached, shifting oversight responsibilities to a decades-old state agreement.

The DOE plans to end five-year reviews at the Portsmouth Plant, transitioning oversight to an older agreement, raising concerns for environmental safety.