Instructions and example reports for the work of water management enterprises and institutions were published by the Ministry of Environment and Water Management (MfUW) of the former GDR in the form of manuals and brochures. Below is a selection in descending chronological order.

MfUW, 1989 - Wastewater systems for rural communities

MfUW, 1983 - Handbook for the volunteer assistants of the State Water Authority

MfUW, 1978 - Forecasting and control of flow and salt load in the river basin of the middle Saale

MfUW, 1978 - Water pollution accidents - Prevention and control

MfUW, 1976 - Flood protection in the GDR