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Apply for an extension of the deadline for the removal or decommissioning of lead drinking water pipes

If you can only remove or decommission lead drinking water pipes after January 12, 2026, you must apply for an extension of the deadline.

  • Basic information

    If you discover that the drinking water pipes in your water supply system are made of lead, you are obliged to remove or decommission them by January 12, 2026.

    You can apply for an extension of the deadline until January 12, 2036 if you have already placed an installation order with a craftsman's business but, for capacity reasons, it cannot carry out the work until after January 12, 2026.

    An extension of the deadline is also possible if you use the water supply system for your own supply and there is no risk of damage to health from the lead drinking water pipe.

    Requirements

    • Your drinking water pipes are made of lead.
    • It is not possible for you to remove or decommission the lead drinking water pipe by January 12, 2026.
    • You have already placed an installation order with a trade company that cannot carry out the job until after January 12, 2026 for capacity reasons or
    • You use the water pipe as your own supply and there is no increased risk to your health if you continue to use the lead drinking water pipe.

  • Procedure
    • Make sure that you have commissioned a qualified tradesman to remove or decommission the device before January 12, 2026.
    • Apply to the competent authority for an extension of the deadline.
    • Enclose a certificate from the specialist company confirming the expected delay with your application.
    • After the deadline has expired, you are obliged to prove that you have commissioned a specialist company.

    More information

    Legal remedy:

    • Appeal
    • Legal action

  • Necessary Documents
    • Please contact the responsible office.

  • Competent Department

  • Fees / Costs

    Please contact the responsible office.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Legal deadline is January 12, 2026.
    Extension possible until January 12, 2036.

    How long does it take to process

    Please contact the responsible office.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 29.05.2026

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