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Obtain a permit for a rainwater harvesting system in Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Obtain a permit for a rainwater harvesting system in Rendsburg-Eckernförde is handled by Untere Wasserbehörde Rendsburg-Eckernförde (zuständig für Rendsburg-Eckernförde); in the region it currently takes about approx. 2 weeks.

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Identification card or passport · Form / Application

  2. 2

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

Processing time

approx. 2 weeks in Rendsburg-Eckernförde

If you apply for Obtain a permit for a rainwater harvesting system in Rendsburg-Eckernförde, expect about approx. 2 weeks. Complete documents on first submission are the biggest time factor.

Official: max. approx. 4 weeks

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Report the facility to the Lower Water Authority

    In most states, a notification is sufficient; no permit is required.

  2. 2

    Check technical requirements

    Separation of drinking water, backflow prevention, and pipe labeling.

  3. 3

    Operation of the system

    Upon receipt of the report and, if necessary, confirmation from the authorities.

Required documents

  • Identification card or passportMandatory
  • Form / ApplicationMandatory

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Homeowners who want to use rainwater for flushing toilets, watering their gardens, or running their washing machines.

Income limit

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • System commissioned without a display
  • No backflow prevention

Common reasons for rejection

  • Lack of separation between the drinking water and stormwater systems

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.

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to get a rainwater harvesting system approved?

Free up to €150, depending on the service.

How long does it take to get a rainwater harvesting system approved?

Typically about 14 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.

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