This publication has presented a brief overview of Ohio's drainage laws. The examples and cases discussed herein are not inclusive of all such cases or examples relating to the problems associated with the drainage of excess water. The reader should understand that each case is judged on its own merit, and that each case may have specifics that are unique.
Water rights laws addressing disposal of excess water in Ohio are complex. This publication is intended to help the reader better understand how water rights problems related to drainage are addressed in Ohio. Its intent is not to provide strict legal interpretation. Because of the complex nature of the water rights laws in Ohio as they pertain to disposal of excess water, the help of a qualified attorney may be necessary for one to fully understand how these laws may apply to individual situations.