Hamburg Wasser (Hamburg city drainage)

Sewer connection and usage obligation: General information

If you wish to connect your property to the public sewage system, you will need a permit.

Detailed description

If you wish to connect your property drainage system to a public sewage system, you will need a permit for the connection and the installation of a new or additional sewer connection.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • They have a real right of use to the property.
  • The public sewer is ready for operation.

Documents required

  • Application
  • Building plans

Please note

no

Deadlines



You need permission before you can connect your property to the public sewage system.

Procedure

  • You apply for the permit with the required documents at the responsible authority.
  • The responsible authority will review your application and documents. If necessary, they will request further documents or information from you.
  • The responsible authority will check the requirements and decide on your application.
  • You will receive a notification.
  • You will receive a fee notice.
  • They pay the fees.

Processing time



no

Fees



no

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided for.

Legal basis

§ 58 Water Resources Act (WHG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/whg_2009/__58.html




Section 7 of the Hamburg Wastewater Act (HmbAbwG)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-AbwGHAV6P7

Forms and downloads

Links on hamburg.de

Links on the Internet

Address and contact information

Hamburg Wasser (Hamburg city drainage)

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Last updated: 06.02.2026