Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Education Sites

• Acme How To How to Make Plumbing repairs
  Info on basic plumbing repairs.

• American Water Works Association Drip Calculator - The drip calculator gives consumers an estimate of how much water can be wasted on a daily, monthly and yearly basis depending on the degree of the leak.

• Do-It-Yourself Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
  Includes information about hot water heaters and water filters.

• The History of Plumbing
  Aimed at a general audience. Interesting illustrated articles on plumbing throughout the ages.

• Water Science For Schools
  Aimed at older primary and secondary students. Offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.

OCC has had to cancel many of its services, including its consumer call center, due to recent budget cuts. We realize you may continue to need assistance with your utility services. OCC's website provides free access to publications and resources.

You may seek assistance with utility complaints from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: 800-686-7826. For complaints about non-utility related services, you may call the Ohio Attorney General at 800-282-0515.