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Water law permit - rainwater infiltration in water protection areas

Water law permit - rainwater infiltration in water protection areas

A permit under water law is required for the extensive infiltration of rainwater into the subsoil in a water protection area.

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Soakaway shafts and soakaway wells are not permitted.

Rainwater from uncoated roof surfaces made of copper, zinc or lead must not be allowed to seep away.

Required documents

All documents are required in triplicate on paper and also in digital form

  • Informal application
  • Explanation of the project with rainwater calculation (heavy rainfall) see worksheet DWA-A 138 and leaflet DWA-M153
  • Drainage entry plan (M = 1:100) with sectional and floor plans
  • Site plan M = 1:1,000

Duration & Costs

Processing time

Depending on the complexity, four weeks to three months.

Fees

200 euros to 1,000 euros, depending on the amount of work involved.

Payment methods available

Legal basis

Water Resources Act
Bavarian Water Act
Water protection area ordinances

Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

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Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access
  • Disabled parking

All citizens' offices on the 4th floor (rooms 4068 and 4071) are barrier-free.

Directions

Public transport

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