Sheffield Lake, Ohio — Sheffield Lake will soon install new hydration stations at City Hall, the Joyce E. Hanks Community Center and the city’s public boat launch, thanks to a grant awarded by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The Ohio EPA awarded the grant through its 2025 Source Reduction Grant Program. The program supports local governments, schools and nonprofits in promoting sustainability and cutting down on single-use materials.
The city aims to improve access to clean drinking water and reduce single-use plastic waste in key public areas through this project, according to a news release.
“We are grateful to the Ohio EPA for supporting our community,” Rocky Radeff, mayor of Sheffield Lake, said in the release. “This project helps us enhance our public amenities while protecting our lakeshore and reducing plastic waste for future generations.”
In addition to the hydration stations, the city will also install educational signage at each station to raise awareness about the impact of plastic waste and encourage more sustainable choices.
Officials expect the hydration stations to be up and running this summer. After installation, the city will host a public unveiling event to celebrate the new access to clean drinking water.
For more information about the grant program, visit the Ohio EPA website.
This story was written with the assistance of AI.