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West Jefferson Residents Oppose Vanguard's Gas Project Amid Concerns

2/27/2025

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In West Jefferson, Ohio, Vanguard Renewables aims to transform food scraps and manure into natural gas with a new anaerobic digester. However, local residents are raising alarms over potential odors, water safety, and traffic congestion. Madison County is considering legal avenues to block the project, which currently has no construction timeline or EPA permit.

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Story summary

In West Jefferson, Ohio, Vanguard Renewables aims to transform food scraps and manure into natural gas with a new anaerobic digester. However, local residents are raising alarms over potential odors, water safety, and traffic congestion. Madison County is considering legal avenues to block the project, which currently has no construction timeline or EPA permit.