Svenskt Vatten

Scam Texts Falsely Claiming Contaminated Water Hit 12 Municipalities

The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

The state has taken too little responsibility for the municipal water and sewage networks. Despite known deficiencies, no action has been taken, the National Audit Office concludes in a new review.

The Warning: Risk of Worse Tap Water

Enormous investments are required in Swedish water infrastructure – everything from sewage pipes to water pipes. Otherwise, households' and companies' access to water risks deteriorating. The state must take a greater interest in these issues, says Svenskt Vatten's CEO Pär Dalhielm.

Sewage Water, the Plague of the Summer - How It Can Be Stopped

The warnings for dirty bathing water have been many this summer. Heavy rainfall increases the risk of unwanted pollution when sewage systems cannot cope. But there are methods to stop the so-called toilet water.

Pesticides and chemicals in Swedish bathing water

With the bathing season in full swing, we happily throw ourselves into lakes and seas. Now, the industry organization Svenskt Vatten is warning about high levels of p-pill residues and environmentally hazardous pharmaceutical chemicals in the water.

Rising water prices: "Shooting costs ahead of us"

The water in Sweden is becoming increasingly expensive. Last year's record-breaking increase is being trumpeted with rage. The tax has gone up incredibly, says Erik Karlsson, strategist at the industry organization Svenskt Vatten.