Connection of a property to the public drinking water supply

The public water supply is a mandatory task that is generally the responsibility of the municipalities as part of their self-administration. They must provide the population and commercial and other facilities in their area with an adequate supply of drinking and industrial water, but can also transfer these tasks to other public bodies (e.g. special-purpose associations). Municipalities often also have their own operations or companies (e.g. municipal utilities).

The municipalities are under no obligation to supply,

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 property is supplied with water via public water supply systems, you must contact the municipality or the responsible water supply company if you have any questions.