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Swedish business grinds to a halt without water, yet our water and sewage (VA) networks are part of the invisible infrastructure that rarely receives attention, until problems arise. When companies hesitate to invest due to uncertain supply and growing risk costs, water and sewage suddenly take c...

Isle will curate the Isle Innovation Pavilion at Vatten2025, Sweden’s largest meeting place for the water and wastewater industry, taking place 21–23 October 2025 in Gothenburg. The event brings together decision-makers, researchers, utilities, and industry leaders to tackle the water sector�...

To succeed on a wide front, the green transition needs to be cost-effective. This view was voiced by Claes Seldeby, Group CEO of Ahlsell, one of the speakers at Vatten2025. Here are his thoughts about opportunities and challenges in the water and wastewater industry.   The Swedish wate...

There is twice as many pipe leaks in the Swedish water network as in the Danish one. ‘We’re a step ahead in terms of technology and know-how, and can offer effective solutions,’ says Klaus Kattenhöj, head of Water Tech at the Danish Export Association, which is heading a Danish pavilion...

Sweden’s water infrastructure is facing many challenges and is in urgent need of investment. At the same time, water is becoming an increasingly hot political potato – bouncing between five different ministers. “It is high time someone took control,” says Pär Dalhielm, CEO of industry ...

By bringing together innovative startups and investors, the EU initiative BlueInvest has helped attract over 300 million euros in venture capital for blue economy innovation.   Despite water being one of our most vital resources, ensuring sustainable water management remains a challeng...

- I am really looking forward to bringing our own exhibition to Vatten2025:  VA Tour Sweden. With around 30 exhibitors, we will be able to offer a broad and deep insight into the latest innovations and solutions in underground water and wastewater management. This is a great opportunity to ne...

Skills shortages, soaring costs, climate change and cyber threats. These are some of the biggest challenges facing the water and wastewater industry in the coming years. This is according to Erik Winnfors Wannberg, owner and editor in chief of the water and wastewater industry magazine Cirkulatio...

The increased security threat landscape and considerable investment needs are putting the entire water and wastewater sector, not least in Sweden’s municipalities, under increasing pressure. “We are facing major challenges that we can only solve together,” said John Skantze, chairman of ...