Ohio Liquid Disposal, Inc. v. Dawe

This case involves the interrelationship and effect of R. C. Chapter 1509, entitled “Oil and Gas,” and R. C. Chapter 6111, entitled ‘-‘Water Pollution Control.” Specifically, we are concerned with the construction and application of R. C. 1509.081, relative to the issuance of a liquid disposal permit, and R, C. 6111.01(A), defining “Pollution,” and R. C. 6111.01(H), defining “waters of the state.” The pertinent portions of these sections are hereinafter quoted in the opinion or footnotes.

Ohio Liquid Disposal, an Ohio corporation, collects liquid waste by-products from industries in Ohio and…