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Drilling indicator well - heat pump/ cooling system from 50kW

Drilling for the construction of extraction and absorption wells for groundwater heat pumps or cooling systems must be notified in good time before drilling work begins.

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Course description

Drilling into quaternary gravel layers and outside of water protection areas must be reported to the responsible authority. In the city of Munich, this is the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection.

The work can be started after a period of one month. The period begins with the receipt of the complete notification documents. The prerequisite is that the competent authority does not prohibit the drilling within this month

Important note

Boreholes that extend several metres into the deeper Tertiary strata(clay, silt, sand) require not only a drilling notification but also a permit under water law for boreholes subject to authorisation.

A separate water law permit is required for the operation of the groundwater heat pump or cooling system.

Required documents

The documents should preferably be submitted digitally.

  • Completed notification form
  • General site plan M 1:25,000 with marking of the location
  • Detailed site plan M 1:5,000 or M 1:1,000 with entry of the well locations

Duration and costs

Processing time

Maximum one month.

Legal basis

§ Section 49 of the Water Resources Act (BayWG)Article 30 of the Bavarian Water Act (BayWG)

Links and downloads

Contact Us

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht Landeshauptstadt München

Internet address

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Contact address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Availability

  • Barrier-free access
  • Parking for disabled people

How to find us

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