Water licence - heat pump/ cooling system up to 50kW
<p>In principle, groundwater-operated heat pumps are possible throughout the city. One exception is the Waldtrudering water conservation area.</p>
<p>It should be noted that in the south of Munich the groundwater is relatively deep (15 to 25 metres) and in districts such as Solln or Großhadern there is very little groundwater in some areas.</p>
<p>We therefore recommend that you ask us about the groundwater levels at your location for reliable planning:</p>
<p><a href="https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/sg-ressourcenschutz/1074426/" target="_blank">Groundwater information from the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection</a></p>
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# Water licence - heat pump/ cooling system up to 50kW

## Summary

Anyone who pumps or infiltrates groundwater via a well and uses it to operate a groundwater heat pump or cooling system requires a permit under water law.
## Description

In principle, groundwater-operated heat pumps are possible throughout the city. One exception is the Waldtrudering water conservation area.

It should be noted that in the south of Munich the groundwater is relatively deep (15 to 25 metres) and in districts such as Solln or Großhadern there is very little groundwater in some areas.

We therefore recommend that you ask us about the groundwater levels at your location for reliable planning:

[Groundwater information from the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/sg-ressourcenschutz/1074426/)

## Responsible Department

RKU
## Required Documents

All documents are required in duplicate on paper and also in digital form.

For projects up to and including 50 kW capacity and outside of contaminated sites entered in the land register and outside of water protection areas:

* informal letter of application
* Expertise from a private expert in water management

A [separate notification](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/sg-wasserrecht/10318043/) is required for the drilling of wells.

## Fee Range

Generally up to 200 euros (depending in particular on the heating output and the quantity drawn).

## Processing Time

Up to three months.

## Legal Basis

Sections 8 to 15 of the Federal Water Act (WHG)  

Article 70 of the Bavarian Water Act (BayWG)

## Further Links

* [Notification for wells for heat pump/cooling systems up to 50kW](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/sg-wasserrecht/10318043/)
* [Apply for a water permit for heat pumps/cooling systems from 50 kW or on contaminated sites entered in the cadastre](https://stadt.muenchen.de/service/info/1072143/n0/)
* [Information sheet on groundwater utilisation by heat pumps/cooling systems up to and including 50 kW](https://stadt.muenchen.de/dms/Home/Stadtverwaltung/Referat-fuer-Klima-und-Umweltschutz/Dokumente/Wasserrecht/Grundwasser/Nutzung/mb_waermepumpen_70.pdf)
* [List of private experts in water management](https://www.lfu.bayern.de/wasser/sachverstaendige_wasserrecht/psw/doc/03_psw_liste_tn.pdf)

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