Prove removal or decommissioning in households with lead drinking water pipes
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)
Service Description
If the drinking water pipes or parts thereof in your household are made of lead, you must remove them or have them decommissioned.
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.
This regulation protects the health of consumers by minimizing lead contamination in drinking water. It is important that you adhere to this deadline and plan the necessary measures in good time.
You must also inform the competent authority of any measures taken and inform all parties involved of the existence and planned measures regarding lead drinking water pipes.
Teaser
If the drinking water pipes or parts thereof in your household are made of lead, you must remove them or have them decommissioned.
Process flow
You report the removal or decommissioning of lead drinking water pipes to your competent authority.
Who should I contact?
Health authorities of the districts and independent cities
Requirements
- You use lead drinking water pipes.
- You have or will have the lead drinking water pipes removed or decommissioned.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
until January 12, 2026
Legal basis
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Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
