Apply for a sewer connection
Application to connect a new building or a renovated building to the public sewer system, submitted to the municipal civil engineering office or the municipal sewer utility.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a sewer connection mit dem zuständigen Tiefbauamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Drainage Plan · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Department of Public Works or the wastewater treatment plant
Including a site plan and a drainage plan for the building.
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Have the connection sized
The Public Works Department determines the connection size and the location of the service entrance.
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Pay the connection fee and have the work performed
Civil engineering work performed by a licensed contractor; inspection and approval by the authorities.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Homeowners who wish to connect their property to the public sewer system.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The application was not submitted at the same time as the building permit
- •Separation system (sewage/stormwater) not followed
Common reasons for rejection
- •There is no sewer system on this street
- •Connection fees not paid
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Abwasseranschluss beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 14 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- BMWSB
- Data quality
- 100 %