EPA order a welcome one

Last week’s order by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for better air monitoring at the Sunny Farms Landfill south of Fostoria was a welcome development for those who live in Seneca, Wyandot or Hancock counties . ...

Sunny Farms, a disposal for out-of-state trash, construction materials, demolition debris and specialty wastes that arrive by train, has been raising the ire of area residents for months, primarily because of smells emitting from the landfill.

The odor has been blamed on hydrogen sulfide, which can cause headaches, poor memory, tiredness and balance issues even with low exposure.

Depending on which way the wind blows, the rotten-egg like stink can extend from the landfill to Fostoria, Carey, Tiffin, Arcadia, Van Buren and beyond . ...

We would hope Sunny Farms management takes the high road and complies with the EPA orders long before any deadlines arrive.

Doing so would show residents the company intends to be a better neighbor and that growing health concerns are being taken seriously . ...

Residents should not be alone in the watchdog effort. The EPA, area health departments and lawmakers all have a continuing duty to hold Sunny Farms accountable.

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