Connection of a property to the public drinking water supply

Public water supply is a compulsory task that is basically incumbent on the municipalities as part of their self-administration. They have to supply the population and commercial and other facilities in their area with sufficient drinking and service water, but can also transfer these tasks to other public corporations (e.g. to special-purpose associations). The municipalities often also have their own operations or companies to perform these tasks (e.g. municipal utilities).

There is no obligation on the part of the municipalities to provide utilities,

1. if the supply is technically impossible or disproportionately expensive and
2. for the supply of service water if it is reasonable for the consumer to limit this demand or cover it elsewhere.

If the water supply to the property is provided by public water supply systems, you must contact the municipality or the responsible water supply company if you have any questions.