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Water permit - heat pump/ cooling system from 50kW

Anyone operating a groundwater heat pump or cooling system and thus pumping or infiltrating groundwater via a well requires a permit under water law.

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Description of the course

In principle, groundwater-operated heat pumps are possible throughout the city, with the exception of the Waldtrudering water conservation area.

However, the groundwater in the south of Munich is relatively deep (15 to 25 metres) and in districts such as Solln or Großhadern there is very little groundwater in some areas.

We therefore recommend that you contact us to enquire about the groundwater levels at your location for reliable planning:

A separate notification is required for the drilling of production and absorption wells.

Prerequisites

The project includes a groundwater heat pump or cooling system with an output of 50 kW or more or the property on which it is to be installed is located on a contaminated site entered in the land register.

Required documents

All documents are required in paper form in quadruplicate as well as in digital form.

In addition to the application form, the documents listed in the information sheet from the Munich Water Management Office are also required.

You can find the application form and information sheet under "Links and downloads".

Duration and costs

Processing time

No general information can be provided on the duration of the procedure.

The duration depends on the individual case, the fulfilment of all requirements for approval and the additional processing time for other specialist departments involved in the procedure.

Fees and charges

200 to 10,000 euros, depending on the pumping and seepage volume and the duration of the permit

Available payment methods

Legal basis

Sections 8 to 15 of the Federal Water ActArticle 15 of the Bavarian Water Act

Links and downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Internet address

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Availability

  • Barrier-free access
  • Parking for disabled people

All citizens' offices (4th floor) are barrier-free.

How to find us

Public transport

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