Request provision from the water book
Are you looking for a water right? Then you can use the water book to start your targeted search for water rights by specifying the subject and administrative unit.
Description
The water register is an official register similar to the land register. It records water rights and information on protected areas based on water management. It also provides environmental information and is important for the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. The register serves to provide an overview and evidence of decisions made by the authorities.
In particular, the following are recorded in a water register
- issued permits and authorizations as well as old rights and old powers,
- planning decisions and planning approvals,
- water protection areas,
- risk areas and designated flood plains.
Inspection of the water book is possible for any person. The water book is made available by the individual federal states.
In Hesse, independent fishing rights are also recorded in the water register in accordance with the Hessian Fisheries Act.
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
In Hesse, independent fishing rights are also recorded in the water register in accordance with the Hessian Fisheries Act.
Online service
Antrag auf Wasserbuchauskunft
Description
Use this service online
Trust level
You need an account with password to use this online service (trust level: low).
further information on the level of trust for online services
Competent office
- Darmstadt Regional Council
- Regional Council Giessen
- Regional Council Kassel
Contact person
Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt - Dezernat IV / Da 41.1 - Grundwasser
Address
postal address
64278 Darmstadt
address
Haltestellen
- Haltestelle: Luisenplatz
Linien:- Straßenbahn: Linie 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Bus: Linie F/FU, H, K, L, R, NHX, 673, X69, X71, X74, X78, M01, GB, RH, 671, 672, WE1/WE2, n71, AIR
Elevator available
Wheelchair access
Opening hours
Das Regierungspräsidium ist montags bis donnerstags von 8 bis 16:30 Uhr und freitags von 8 bis 15 Uhr telefonisch erreichbar.
Bitte erkundigen Sie sich vor Ihrem Besuch über die Öffnungszeiten und ob eine Terminvereinbarung notwendig ist.
Contact
Required documents
Generally none; documents will be requested if necessary.
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
Generally none; documents will be requested if necessary.
Prerequisites
No requirements need to be met.
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
No requirements need to be met.
Basis for legal action
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
Legal remedy
- Objection, if necessary (depending on the federal state)
- Subsequently, action for commitment before the administrative court
Processing time
The processing time depends on the quality and scope of the request for information.
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
The processing time depends on the quality and scope of the request for information.
Costs
Provision is generally free of charge for citizens.
Information for Hesse: Bereitstellung vom Wasserbuch beantragen
Provision is generally free of charge for citizens.
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Viticulture, Forestry, Hunting and Homeland on 03.07.2025
Keywords
Wasserrecht, Schmutzwasser, Planfeststellung, Gehobene Erlaubnis, Risikogebiete, Wasserschutzgebiete, Bewilligung, Umweltinformationen, Regenwasser, Niederschlagswasserversickerung, Gewässerausbau, Plangenehmigung, Brauchwasser, Gewässer, Überschwemmungsgebiete, Erlaubnis, Wasserrahmenrichtlinie