Information on sewer connection options

If you require information on connection options for property drainage systems to the municipal sewer, you can request it here.

Description

Connection points of property drainage systems to the municipal sewer are determined by Münchner Stadtentwässerung. You can obtain the technical form here. This includes

  • Information on the possibility of connecting to the municipal sewer,
  • Information on the property with regard to the unauthorised infiltration of rainwater (suspected contaminated site, water protection area) and
  • Specifications for rainwater management on the property.

The technical form is required for the preparation of drainage plans, which must be submitted to the city drainage department for approval before construction begins: Site drainage plan approval

For developed properties: Please check whether existing manholes and the connecting sewer can continue to be used using the as-built plans before submitting the request. If technically possible, at least the inlet section of the sewer that is already in use should be reused.

Required documents

site plan of the property with building project and details of the district and parcel number

Duration & Costs

Processing time

Information on the processing time can be found in the online form. It depends on the amount of information required.

Fees

Tariff no. 70202.

The fees incurred for issuing the technical form are charged together with the notice of approval of the planning permission.

Questions & Answers

the connection point to the municipal sewer is specified by the MSE development office in the so-called technical form.

the connection sewer (the wastewater pipe from the property to the municipal sewer) is part of the private drainage system in Munich. Construction and maintenance are the responsibility of the property owner. Further information on the construction of connecting sewers, including excavation authorisation, can be found here: Construction of connecting sewers.

in principle, each property should be connected to the municipal sewer separately and without any connection to the neighbouring properties. If you are planning a joint connection with pipe routing via neighbouring properties (e.g. a joint connection for two semi-detached houses or a collective sewer in the access route for terraced houses), you are responsible for clarifying this under civil law with the respective property owners.

you do not currently require any connection points to the municipal sewer, but only information on the location of the sewer in the vicinity of your building project? You can also use the online form to request a free cadastral extract (PDF). The processing time is approx. 3 days.

yes, temporary connections are possible, for example for construction site facilities or sanitary facilities for street festivals. A technical form is not required for this. Further information can be found here: Temporary sewer connections

Legal basis

if a municipal sewer is available, there is a right and obligation to use it. The exact provisions can be found in § 4 (right of connection and use) and § 5 (obligation to connect and use) of the drainage statutes (EWS).

Münchner Stadtentwässerung

Erschließungsbüro MSE 421

Internet

Address

Friedenstraße 40
81671 München

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Authorisation for waste water from façade cleaning

If you use chemical cleaning agents to clean your outdoor areas (facades, underground car parks), you will need a wastewater disposal permit.

Temporary sewer connections

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

Inspection of site drainage plans

If you want to make a change to your property drainage system, you can request a plan inspection.

Closure of duct connections

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

Amalgam separator authorisation

If you run a dental practice, you must not discharge any liquids or substances that are classified as hazardous into the municipal drainage 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.

Authorisation for site drainage

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

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.

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.

Permit for rainwater infiltration

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