Joe Allen of Patriot Water Treatment in Warren takes a …

Photo by Robert K. Yosay | published: June 21, 2011

Joe Allen of Patriot Water Treatment in Warren takes a sample of water from an incoming truck. The water is tested to ensure it meets environmental standards before it is treated by Patriot. Patriot officials are seeking help from state lawmakers to convince the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to allow the Warren company to continue treating wastewater.