Ohio EPA Finds No Significant Environmental Impact for Arlington Sewer Replacement Project
The Ohio EPA has determined that the City of Toledo’s Arlington Sewer Replacement Project will have no significant environmental impact, clearing the way for continued construction.
The project, funded through a nearly $8 million low-interest loan from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, addresses an emergency situation caused by a collapsed 48-inch sewer line and sinkholes along Arlington Avenue. Construction began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed by August 2026.
According to the EPA’s Limited Environmental Review, the work qualifies as a routine infrastructure replacement within an existing sewer system and will not affect sensitive environmental resources such as wetlands, floodplains, or endangered species. Construction is limited to a disturbed roadway area and will include full restoration after completion.
The EPA also found that the project:
- Will not increase pollution or wastewater discharge
- Will not expand system capacity or serve new development
- Requires no environmental mitigation measures
- Has no known public opposition Additionally, the project is considered cost-effective, with low-interest financing expected to save the City approximately $1.3 million, and it will be funded without increasing sewer rates.
- Overall, the EPA concluded the project is a necessary and non-controversial effort to replace failing infrastructure and reduce the risk of untreated wastewater exposure.