

Wichtiger Hinweis
The drainage company: EBE
Together for clean water in Erlangen!
The drainage company of the city of Erlangen (EBE) is 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
Schallershofer Street
From Monday, August 17, through Thursday, September 17 (tentatively), Schallershofer Straße will be completely closed to traffic between Kraftwerkstraße and Romesstraße.
Save on Sewer Fees
Take advantage of exempt water volumes: No wastewater fee is due for water consumed on the property that is not discharged into the sewer system (e.g., water used for gardening).
Storing building materials safely
The removal of blockages causes considerable costs. Contractors and building owners can be held liable.
Dispose of wet wipes
Wet wipes and kitchen towels belong in the bin. The drainage company draws attention to this.
Manhole renovation in Alterlangen
Period: mid-April to the end of August.
Schallershofer Street
From Monday, August 17, through Thursday, September 17 (tentatively), Schallershofer Straße will be completely closed to traffic between Kraftwerkstraße and Romesstraße.
Save on Sewer Fees
Take advantage of exempt water volumes: No wastewater fee is due for water consumed on the property that is not discharged into the sewer system (e.g., water used for gardening).
Storing building materials safely
The removal of blockages causes considerable costs. Contractors and building owners can be held liable.
Dispose of wet wipes
Wet wipes and kitchen towels belong in the bin. The drainage company draws attention to this.
Manhole renovation in Alterlangen
Period: mid-April to the end of August.
More news
Successful Bavarian Energy Days
Six events, along with the city’s Climate Mobile, welcomed about 250 interested visitors.
"I'll do it"—your cigarette butt.
To help alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly discarded in the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-home ashtrays as part of the "Ich tu's" campaign.
Risk of wildfires in the coming days
Be sure to observe the smoking ban in forests. Any smoke should be reported as soon as possible by calling the emergency number 112.
Smoking Ban in Forests
From March 1 through October 31, there is a ban on smoking in forests. And there are a few other important rules.
Municipal Heating Planning in Erlangen
The Municipal Heating Plan (KWP) has been available since January 2026. It outlines what a fossil-free heating supply could look like in 2040. The KWP is not legally binding, but it is an important planning tool. It analyzes the city’s building stock and potential heat sources and proposes a future heat supply for each area of the city.
Successful Bavarian Energy Days
Six events, along with the city’s Climate Mobile, welcomed about 250 interested visitors.
"I'll do it"—your cigarette butt.
To help alleviate the problem of cigarette butts carelessly discarded in the environment, the city of Erlangen is distributing free take-home ashtrays as part of the "Ich tu's" campaign.
Risk of wildfires in the coming days
Be sure to observe the smoking ban in forests. Any smoke should be reported as soon as possible by calling the emergency number 112.
Smoking Ban in Forests
From March 1 through October 31, there is a ban on smoking in forests. And there are a few other important rules.
Municipal Heating Planning in Erlangen
The Municipal Heating Plan (KWP) has been available since January 2026. It outlines what a fossil-free heating supply could look like in 2040. The KWP is not legally binding, but it is an important planning tool. It analyzes the city’s building stock and potential heat sources and proposes a future heat supply for each area of the city.
Helping to shape Erlangen - plans & projects
Climate Breakthrough
Erlangen Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2030 Expansion Plan: Trace Substance Removal (4th Treatment Stage)
Climate Breakthrough
Erlangen Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2030 Expansion Plan: Trace Substance Removal (4th Treatment Stage)
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
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Individual appointments can also be arranged.