But environmentalists are concerned that the limits, which are higher than any other Great Lakes state, are too high. Democratic Rep. Dennis Murray of Sandusky says the Great Lakes compact – set up to preserve water in the region – requires Ohio to do more.

But environmentalists are concerned that the limits, which are higher than any other Great Lakes state, are too high. Democratic Rep. Dennis Murray of Sandusky says the Great Lakes compact – set up to preserve water in the region – requires Ohio to do more.

Murray on Great Lakes compact

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Murray’s own bill would develop a scientific tool to determine if a business’s draw on water would harm any part of the Lake Erie basin.

Currently, Ohio has no caps, but businesses that withdraw more than 2 million gallons per day must register with the state.   

Murray’s own bill would develop a scientific tool to determine if a business’s draw on water would harm any part of the Lake Erie basin.

Currently, Ohio has no caps, but businesses that withdraw more than 2 million gallons per day must register with the state.   

MORE ON THE DEBATE OVER THE USE OF LAKE ERIE WATER 

More depth on the battle over Lake Erie water

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