

Important Notice
The drainage company: EBE
Together for clean water in Erlangen!
We, the drainage company of the city of Erlangen (EBE), are a municipal enterprise. We collect and treat wastewater produced in the city area, recycle the resulting sewage sludge and build and maintain the necessary facilities for you, such as the public sewer system and the sewage treatment plant.
The public sewer network in Erlangen is fully digitized. Information on this can be requested during opening hours by calling 09131 / 86-2395 . You will then receive the relevant data by e-mail or post.
Information on connecting private properties to the public drainage system (property connection, sewer tapping) can be found here.
We provide updated information about our services for the environment and the common good in Erlangen in an annual environmental and common good report.
An 8-page brochure produced in 2023 provides information about the Erlangen sewage treatment plant, its facilities and special environmental services.
News from EBE
Dispose of wet wipes
The drainage company (EBE) asks you to dispose of cosmetic wipes and, if possible, moist toilet tissues in the residual waste and not in the toilets.
Storing building materials safely
The removal of blockages causes considerable costs. Contractors and building owners can be held liable.
Save on wastewater charges
Use deductible water quantities: For water that is used on the property and not discharged into the sewer (e.g. garden water), no waste water fee has to be paid.
Dispose of wet wipes
The drainage company (EBE) asks you to dispose of cosmetic wipes and, if possible, moist toilet tissues in the residual waste and not in the toilets.
Storing building materials safely
The removal of blockages causes considerable costs. Contractors and building owners can be held liable.
Save on wastewater charges
Use deductible water quantities: For water that is used on the property and not discharged into the sewer (e.g. garden water), no waste water fee has to be paid.
More news
Danger of forest fires
The risk of forest fires increases during the summer months if the drought persists. Therefore, please observe a few important rules.
Promotion of cargo bikes
No funding for cargo bikes is initially planned for 2025. Should the situation change, you will be informed here.
Dispose of old medication correctly
What needs to be considered when disposing of expired or redundant tablets and juices? This page provides information on the recycling of medicines. Dispose of and recycle your medication correctly. This is your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
Municipal heat planning
Progressive climate change, dependence on energy imports and rising energy costs require a fundamental change in the way we use energy. The city of Erlangen has set itself the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality in the urban area as quickly as possible. In the climate crisis, this is a necessary step for local, regional and global sustainable development.
Energy: Help and tips
Information on all aspects of energy.
Danger of forest fires
The risk of forest fires increases during the summer months if the drought persists. Therefore, please observe a few important rules.
Promotion of cargo bikes
No funding for cargo bikes is initially planned for 2025. Should the situation change, you will be informed here.
Dispose of old medication correctly
What needs to be considered when disposing of expired or redundant tablets and juices? This page provides information on the recycling of medicines. Dispose of and recycle your medication correctly. This is your contribution to environmental and climate protection.
Municipal heat planning
Progressive climate change, dependence on energy imports and rising energy costs require a fundamental change in the way we use energy. The city of Erlangen has set itself the goal of achieving greenhouse gas neutrality in the urban area as quickly as possible. In the climate crisis, this is a necessary step for local, regional and global sustainable development.
Energy: Help and tips
Information on all aspects of energy.
Helping to shape Erlangen - plans & projects
Climate awakening
Klärwerk Erlangen - Ausbaukonzept 2030: Spurenstoffelimination (4. Reinigungsstufe)
Climate awakening
Klärwerk Erlangen - Ausbaukonzept 2030: Spurenstoffelimination (4. Reinigungsstufe)
Questions & Answers
We are responsible for wastewater collection, discharge and treatment in the city of Erlangen.
In addition, the wastewater from the connected surrounding municipalities and wastewater associations is treated at the Erlangen wastewater treatment plant before being discharged into the Regnitz.
The person liable for the contribution is the person who was the owner at the time the statutes came into force on 03.03.2023. A subsequent change of ownership does not affect the contribution relationship established under public law. |
A general answer is not possible. For this reason, we ask you to contact us by email at kanalbaubeitrag@stadt.erlangen.de. Please enter the relevant street and house number. |
Our company statutes define the assigned area of responsibility. Our tasks, including any auxiliary and ancillary operations, are the discharge and treatment of wastewater, including sewage sludge recycling and disposal tasks. Our area of responsibility also includes sovereign activities within the framework of the municipal code, water laws and municipal statutes, in particular the enforcement of the drainage statutes with contribution and fee statutes.
We are managed as an organizationally, administratively and financially separate company outside the municipal administration as a special asset without its own legal personality (in-house operation pursuant to Art. 86 No. 1 GO).
Further information on the topic of wastewater & environment
Contact us
Drainage company (EBE)
Plant manager: Wolfgang Fuchs
Address
Business hours
Individual appointments can also be arranged.