Wasserentnahmeentgelt verrechnen und festsetzen

Depending on the federal state, you may have to pay a fee for water abstraction, extraction, conveyance or discharge. This can be offset against the costs of the water protection measures if all the conditions are met.

In Germany, a water abstraction charge can be levied for the abstraction and discharge of water from surface waters, as well as the abstraction, extraction, underground conduction and discharge of groundwater. The individual federal states decide whether and to what extent water abstraction charges are levied. They also decide whether and to what extent it is possible to offset water protection measures.

There is no uniform regulation in the federal states in which the water abstraction charge is levied.

There must be an obligation to pay the water abstraction fee and a water protection measure(s) must be implemented.

The amount of the charge is generally based on the medium from which the water was taken (groundwater or surface water), the amount of water and the rate of charge to be applied in each case.

There is no standardized procedure for the federal states, as this depends on the specific legal requirements and structures in the individual states.

The processing time depends on the quality and scope of the forms and documents submitted.

A water abstraction charge may be levied in 13 out of 16 federal states for the abstraction and discharge of water from surface waters, as well as the abstraction, extraction, conveyance and discharge of groundwater. The fee can be offset against certain measures, which reduces the amount to be paid.

The responsible body is determined by the regulations of the individual federal states.

• Form designation: Federal state-specific designation
• If applicable, link to the above form: Federal state specific
• Online procedure possible: Federal state specific
• Written form required: Federal state specific
• Personal appearance required: State-specific