Water
Climate change, ageing infrastructure and new EU requirements pose major challenges for the water and wastewater sector. Municipalities need to secure water supplies for both daily operations and emergencies. Industry must conserve water and adapt to stricter permit requirements. Water and wastewater organisations face strategic choices regarding future systems. At the same time, opportunities are opening up to transition to more resilient and circular water systems where resources such as nutrients and energy are recycled.
RISE helps you meet the water challenges of the future. We provide support with system analyses that take into account technical, economic and environmental aspects, carry out strategic foresight for long-term planning, and certify materials for drinking water. From water sources to recipients – we combine technical expertise with test infrastructure and industry collaboration.
Expertise on water
Expertise
Resource-recovering Wastewater Systems
To achieve sustainability, the wastewater sector is currently transitioning from treatment and discharge to recovery of resources that can be found in wastewater.
Expertise
Stormwater
Growing Cities and a changing climate require improved stormwater management in Swedish cities in order to meet future challenges and create more attractive and liveable urban environments.
Expertise
The Drinking Water Directive
In 2020, the EU Council of Ministers made a decision regarding a new Drinking Water Directive, which is being implemented in Sweden during spring 2023. The goal of the directive is to protect human health from all types of contaminants in drinking water and to improve access to clean water.
Solutions on water based projects
Solution
Ensure a Resilient and Sustainable Water Supply – for daily operations and in crises
Municipalities are responsible for the daily water supply. Municipalities are also responsible for water supply during a crisis. Examples of crises include water shortages due to drought, contamination due to hazardous accidental spills, and sabotage in the course of warfare. Ensure that your munic…
Solution
Future-proof your water and wastewater operations with foresight and strengthen your preparedness for future challenges
Water and wastewater organizations face complex and challenging conditions linked to long-term trends such as climate change, increased sustainability requirements, financing issues and new business models. By working proactively with foresight, water and wastewater organizations can strengthen the…
Projects in water
Project
Drop it
Climate change has resulted in water scarcity in several parts of the country, and capacity shortages in drinking water supply systems can also lead to a lack of drinking water. Resource-efficient water usage is becoming increasingly important.
Project
Water Wise Societies
Water Wise Societies, one of five programs within the innovation initiative Impact Innovation, work for transition towards sustainable water for all. Impact Innovation is funded by Vinnova, Formas and the Swedish Energy Agency, the aim is to contribut to global competitiveness through sustainable d…
Project
A serious game for water and wastewater
The project aims to design and develop a customizable serious game that simulates real-world challenges in the management of Sweden’s water and wastewater infrastructure. It provides a risk-free and engaging environment to promote the understanding and application of data-driven approaches such as …
Articles and blogposts on water
Article
New drinking water directive for increased resilience and sustainability
For a resilient water supply, both the supply and quality of the water need to be ensured. It demands materials that last over time and do not cause contamination. The latest update to the EU Drinking Water Directive brings new requirements affecting everyone involved in water supplies, from munici…
Article
How industry can secure its water supply
It may be time for Swedish industry to become more aware of its water consumption. The risk of water scarcity is only part of the problem. "The EU's Green Deal imposes stricter requirements, and old permits may be re-evaluated. Many would benefit from a better overview before we get there," sa…
Article
They want to upgrade Sweden's waterworks – type approval makes it possible
Most of us take clean drinking water for granted, but the fact is that Sweden's water treatment and distribution infrastructure is neglected. With its type approval, SST Slitskyddsteknik can help to future-proof this important social function.
Networks in water
Technology infrastructures for water
Test & demo
Wastewater technology
The RISE testbed for wastewater technology offers a flexible platform for research, product development, and independent third-party testing. It supports both established solutions and prototypes, with customizable setups tailored to specific customer needs.
Test & demo
Testbed for evaluation of stormwater tec
A test beds for evaluation of stormwater systems have been established at HSB Living Lab in Gothenburg. The testbed give technology providers the opportunity to test and evaluate their technical solutions for stormwater management in a natural environment.
Why RISE
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System analysis and strategic consulting
– for crisis preparedness, foresight work and sustainable planning 02
Certification and testing infrastructure
– type approval for materials in contact with drinking water 03
Interdisciplinary expertise
– from technology and digitalisation to law and social planning 04
Networking and industry collaboration
– exchange of experience and knowledge sharing between actors 05
Holistic perspective
– working throughout the entire water chain from source to recipientsRelevant areas for you
Infrastructure
Society's infrastructure is ageing and the maintenance debt is growing. Roads, bridges, railways, tunnels and utility networks need to be renewed and…
Climate adaptation
Torrential rain flooding basements, heat waves creating unhealthy indoor environments, rising sea levels threatening coastal properties – extreme wea…
Built environment
Cities and communities are facing a complex transition where climate goals, social sustainability and economic development must go hand in hand. For …
Health and Life science
The ability of healthcare to cope with an ageing population, increasing chronic diseases and threats such as antibiotic resistance and pandemics will…
Chemical and biological analysis
What substances are actually contained in your products? Do you comply with current regulations? As regulations on hazardous substances tighten and c…