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5 Mile Radius Map
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This map reflects the far reaching impacts of Rumpke's planned Whitewater Township landfill
- Prior odor complaints have well established that the smell of "Mt. Rumpke" can be smelled from 5+ miles away
- Studies show that adjacent and nearby properties experience a loss in value up to at least 2 miles from an active landfill
- This landfill will be visible to those traveling 275 South towards CVG airport, to casinos, and to the communities of Greendale, Lawrenceburg, and Aurora
- Increased traffic congestion and commute times impacting residents of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky in the I-275/I-74 interchange area
Our Community
Rumpke's new landfill will sit between Bond Road and Sand Run Road, on the border of Ohio and Indiana
- A 5 mile radius from the planned site includes:
- Indiana Communities: Bright, Lawrenceburg, Hidden Valley Lake
- Ohio Communities: Harrison, Whitewater Township, Cleves, Aston Oaks, Riverview Crossing
- Parks: Miami Whitewater Forest, Shawnee Lookout, Campbell Lakes Preserve, Miami Township West Community Park, Edgewater Park, Bright Meadows Park, Othneil Looker Park
- Schools: Bright Elementary School, Three Rivers Elementary School, Whitewater Elementary School, St. John the Baptist School, Harrison Elementary School, Harrison Junior High School
- Recreational Areas: Perfect North Slopes, Green Acres Kayak Rental
- Home to the Whitewater River, a major tributary of the Great Miami River
- Proud home of a population of American bald eagles, which were recently removed from the endangered species list due to the success of Indiana's reintroduction and nesting programs
Community Impacts & Concerns
Health
- Exposure to noxious odors
- Academic studies show that living near a landfill can cause breathing difficulties, coughing, eye irritation, birth defects, and increased diagnoses of asthma in children (this site is 1 mile away from an elementary school)
Environmental
- This area is home to the Whitewater River, a major tributary of the Great Miami River and proud home of a population of American bald eagles
- Rumpke's proposed site is surrounded by multiple areas of watershed that are tributaries to the Whitewater River
- Many homes in the area utilize wells and cisterns, and there is a concern that these will become dangerous as the landfill becomes active
Residential
- Decrease in property values
- Studies show decreased property values adjacent to and up to 2 miles away from the site of an active landfill
- Increase in noise pollution
- Increase in traffic on Sand Run Road, where the new entrance and facilities will be built, and the surrounding areas, which will also likely increase the dangers already associated with the road (blind curves, high traffic, and hidden drives)
Economic
- Decrease in visitors to surrounding area’s small businesses, including outdoor recreation business such as skiing, kayaking and canoeing
- Decrease in future business opportunities and future business investments in the community
- Far-reaching economic impact to the nearby growing communities such as Harrison, OH and Greendale, IN