Obtain a permit for wastewater discharge
Water rights permit for the discharge of treated wastewater into a body of water (e.g., facilities without a sewer connection).
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Damit wir Obtain a permit for wastewater discharge mit dem zuständigen Untere Wasserbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Wastewater Analysis · 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
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the local water authority
Including wastewater analysis, a description of the treatment plant, and a site plan.
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Assessment of environmental compatibility
The agency is assessing the level of pollution and the capacity of the receiving water body.
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Water rights permit with conditions
Establishment of limit values and monitoring requirements.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Businesses and farms that wish to discharge wastewater directly into water bodies.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 55.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Wastewater analysis is not up to date
- •Incorrect initial quantity specified
Common reasons for rejection
- •Pollutant limits exceeded
- •Water bodies not suitable for additional pollution
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 Abwassereinleitung genehmigen lassen?▼
In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %