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Bolivar Dam in Tuscarawas County Fully Reopens After Illegal Chemical Dumping

Ideastream Public Media | By Michael Bratton
Published May 2, 2016 at 8:18 PM EDT
The Ohio EPA says the dam was partially closed to slow the flow of the water into the Tuscarawas River. It also helps with the dilution of contaminants in the water.
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The Ohio EPA says the dam was partially closed to slow the flow of the water into the Tuscarawas River. It also helps with the dilution of contaminants in the water.
The Ohio EPA says the dam was partially closed to slow the flow of the water into the Tuscarawas River. It also helps with the dilution of contaminants in the water.
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The Ohio EPA says the dam was partially closed to slow the flow of the water into the Tuscarawas River. It also helps with the dilution of contaminants in the water.

   TheBolivar DaminTuscarawasCounty has reopened after a partial shutdown last week due to three separate cases of illegal dumping of chemicals.

Ohio EPA spokesman James Lee says the agency partially closed the dam after the unknown substances killed thousands of fish in the Bear Run. Water from the Bear Run eventually makes its way into theTuscarawas River.

“It slows down the flow of the water and allows for a natural dilution of the spill," Lee said. "It’s a common technique that is used.”

Both the Ohio and U.S. EPA are continuing to investigate the chemicals and who’s responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call the Ohio EPA hotline at 1-800-282-9378.

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Michael Bratton
Michael Bratton is a second-year student in Kent State's graduate program for public relations.
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