In this paper, we propose a model describing the dynamics of an algae based wastewater treatment process in an activated sludge environment. As the basis for the process modelling, the River Water Quality Model no. 1 (RWQM1) is chosen. In order to evaluate the applicability of the model to an activated sludge process, the proposed model is compared to the Activated Sludge Model no. 1 (ASM1).