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If you want to construct a well to water your private garden with the groundwater, you must notify us at least one month in advance.

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Course description

If the work is not prohibited within one month of receipt of the notification with complete documentation, the project may commence in accordance with the planning submitted.

The use of groundwater via the constructed garden well is not subject to authorisation.

Required documents

The documents should preferably be submitted digitally.

Completed and signed notification form
Site plan with entry of the well location (e.g. from BayernAtlas)

Duration and costs

Processing time

Maximum one month

Legal basis

§ Section 49 of the Water Resources Act (WHG)
Art. 30 Bavarian Water Act (BayWG)

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Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Internet address

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Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Contact address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

How to find us

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