Erlaubnis für die Entnahme von Grundwasser in einem förmlichen Verfahren beantragen

If you wish to extract groundwater, you can apply for a permit under water law from the relevant water authority. In some cases, this can only be granted in a formal administrative procedure.

If you want to extract groundwater in large quantities, you need a permit under water law. You can apply for this from the responsible authority. They will examine your application and decide whether you will be granted a permit.

The authority may have to carry out a formal administrative procedure. This gives those involved the opportunity to comment on the project. To this end, the authority publishes the project and, if necessary, holds an oral hearing.

The permit specifies the type and extent of use. It may be subject to conditions and ancillary provisions. In contrast to an authorization, a permit can be revoked by the authorities. There is no legal entitlement to the use of groundwater.

You do not need a permit under water law if you only extract groundwater to a small extent and without any adverse effects on the water balance, for example for

• your own household,
• watering your garden,
• for farm operations,
• watering livestock or
• the drainage of land.

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• Groundwater and the public water supply are not endangered by your use.
• Your project does not fall under public use, for which you do not need to apply for a permit under water law.

Action before the administrative court

You can apply for a permit from your local water authority. The general procedure is as follows:

• Send your application for a permit with the required documents to the responsible water authority.
• This
  • checks that your application and documents are complete and contacts you if any information or documents are missing,
  • examines your application from a water management and water law perspective and, if necessary, involves other authorities.
• The competent authority will publicly announce the project.
• If necessary, the competent authority will hold an oral hearing with the parties involved.
• You will receive
  • a permit or
  • a notice of refusal
• You will also receive a fee notice.
• You pay the fee.

The processing time depends in particular on the quality and scope of your application and the documents.

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