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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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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

All documents are required in 1 copy by e-mail.

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

Duration & Costs

Processing time

Maximum four weeks

Legal basis

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

Links & Downloads

Landeshauptstadt München

Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Internet

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Sachgebiet Wasserrecht

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Address

Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München

Directions

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