Zulassung als Wasseruntersuchungsstelle beantragen

If you want to carry out tests as a water testing body on behalf of the authorities or for self-monitoring or self-monitoring (e.g. as part of wastewater and raw water monitoring), you must apply for approval (notification).

You can obtain approval as a water testing laboratory for the testing areas of wastewater, surface water, groundwater and untreated water.

Sub-areas are:

1. sampling and general parameters,

2. photometry, ion chromatography, dimensional analysis,

3. elemental analysis,

4/5. group and sum parameters,

6. gas chromatographic methods,

7. HPLC methods,

8. microbiological methods

9.1 Biological methods, bioassays (part 1) and

9.2 Biological methods, bioassays (Part 2).

Admission to an examination area requires proof of competence for sub-area 1 and for at least one other sub-area in this examination area. Competence must be demonstrated for at least 2/3 of the listed parameters of the respective sub-area. This criterion only applies to sub-areas with more than two parameters.

A simplified approval procedure applies for the approval "Sampling in Schleswig-Holstein".

Please contact the responsible authority for the required documents, such as proof of premises, liability insurance, etc.

The prerequisites relate to extensive requirements for the spatial and technical equipment as well as the number, expertise and reliability of the staff. These can be obtained from the competent authority.

for the authorization granted:

Administrative fee 100 to 1000 EUR

Expenses: approximately 10 EUR

You submit an informal application with your signature and the required documents to the competent authority. In doing so, you name the area of investigation. The authority will check whether your application is complete and whether you meet the requirements. If you can be granted approval, it will be sent to you in writing. You will receive an invoice with the notification of approval.

Once all the required documents have been submitted, it will take an average of 4 weeks to process an application until a decision is made.

• The authorization is granted for a maximum of five years

• You must apply for the extension of the authorization at least six months before the authorization period expires

You can lodge an appeal against the decision; the procedure is described in the decision itself.

• Apply for approval as a water testing laboratory

• Competent authority: State Office for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas as the higher water authority in Schleswig-Holstein

Forms/online services available: No
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: Yes
Personal appearance necessary: No