Logo muenchen.de - the official city portal (To the homepage)
Water outlet for garden irrigation
Eine Seite der Landeshauptstadt München.

Water outlet for garden irrigation

If you do not discharge large quantities of irrigation water for your garden into the municipal sewage system, you can apply for a reduction in the drainage fee.

Contact points

Course description

If you do not discharge large quantities of fresh water into the municipal sewerage system due to extensive garden watering, you may claim a reduction on your water bill by installing a calibrated sub-meter. You are responsible for the cost of installing the sub-meter.

Note:

You are responsible for maintaining the watering meter and for replacing it with a new one once its 6-year calibration period has expired.

Required documents

  • Fully completed application form (download)
  • Proof of professional installation of the water meter by a specialised company

Duration and costs

Processing time

around 14 days

Legal basis

§ Section 7 (4) of the Drainage Charge Statutes

Links and downloads

Contact Us

Münchner Stadtentwässerung (MSE)
Zentrale Aufgaben
Gebührenbüro Landeshauptstadt München

Internet address

Phone number

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Münchner Stadtentwässerung (MSE)
Zentrale Aufgaben
Gebührenbüro

Friedenstraße 40
81671 München

Fax: +49 89 233-98962700

Contact address

Friedenstraße 40
81671 München

Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 13.00 - 16.00 hrs

How to find us

Public transport

Related services

Authorisation for site drainage

If you wish to construct or modify a property drainage system, drainage plans must be submitted in advance for approval.

Temporary sewer connections

If you are planning construction site facilities or events (street parties, etc.), you can request temporary sewer connections for sanitary containers.

Information on sewer connection options

Closure of duct connections

On request, sewer connections can be closed permanently or temporarily to secure the sewer and excavation pit during construction work.

Inspection of site drainage plans

If you would like to view the drainage plans for your detached house or apartment block, you can make an appointment.

Amalgam separator authorisation

If you operate a dental practice, no liquids or substances classified as hazardous may be discharged into the municipal drainage system.

Site drainage digital plan copy

If you require a copy of the drainage plan for your property drainage system, you can submit an application here.

Authorisation for waste water from façade cleaning

A discharge permit is required for the discharge of wastewater from surface cleaning (such as building façades and underground car parks) into the municipal sewerage system.

Notification of start of work on site drainage

If you wish to carry out work on property drainage systems, the company carrying out the work must notify the municipal drainage department before starting construction.

Permit for rainwater infiltration

If you wish to infiltrate rainwater in a targeted manner, you must obtain a water law permit under certain conditions.