Request a drinking water analysis
Testing of drinking water quality—for example, in private wells or drinking water systems with lead pipes—by the public health department or an accredited laboratory.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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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
Meist kostenlos (Krankenkasse/Behörde)
How to proceed
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Schedule an examination at the public health department
Or at a testing laboratory licensed under § 15 of the IfSG.
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Have a sample taken
In accordance with the specifications for the respective parameter test.
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Receive the results and take action if necessary
If limit values are exceeded, remedial measures are required.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Owners of private wells or drinking water systems, as well as landlords who are required to report drinking water installations.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Sampling was not performed in accordance with the health department's guidelines
- •Failure to comply with the requirement for regular examinations (e.g., every 3 years)
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Trinkwasseranalyse beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
- Data quality
- 91 %