Projects in water

SVADA is a so-called Transition Lab within Water Wise Societies, aimed at developing a shared national dataspace for water and wastewater (WSS) data. Through practical cases that address the sector’s needs for both secure data sharing and improved interoperability, SVADA will contribute to the miss…

A sustainable and fair distribution of water requires collaboration between water users and an overview of water availability. The project is based on the concept of a “water budget”, which relies on knowledge of water supply and withdrawals in real time, with the goal of meeting the water needs of…

Water with REwater is a preparatory research project exploring how treated wastewater can be safely reused for irrigation in Swedish agriculture. The project addresses water scarcity in drought-prone regions focusing on reduced chemical pollution and support of circular water management.

In the project “Samling vid pumpen” ("Gathering at the pump"), water and wastewater organizations collaborate to support the establishment of a national standard for asset management. Through participation and engagement, we aim to build acceptance and drive behavioral changes needed for such a sta…

Droppvis explores how digital nudging methods can reduce household water consumption through behavioral changes, while also analyzing consumption patterns in relation to external factors. The project investigates scalable solutions for sustainable water use and contributes to more efficient resourc…

URSOILL – Swedish Living Lab works to improve soil health in Swedish cities through research, innovation, and collaboration between municipalities, academia, industry, and citizens. By developing solutions for cleaner, vibrant, and resilient urban soils, URSOILL contributes to greener cities, great…

The aquaculture and seafood industry generate large nutrient-rich waters that are currently wasted. SEAlgaePower intends to use microalgae cultivation to clean these residual water streams. At RISE, extracted high value components from the microalgae biomass will be explored for use in MedTech, ATM…

In this study, improved solutions have been developed with a second barrier or secondary seal and drainage, which have been verified through laboratory tests. Commonly occurring façade details have been included, such as several variants of horizontal and vertical element joints, balcony, window, r…

Operating swimming pools requires a lot of energy

Leveraging AI and machine learning, we develop a comprehensive solution to map, evaluate, and prioritize sewer network maintenance — from data collection to sewer index.

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 …

The European research project SWEETHY will investigate the possibilities for developing electrolysis for the production of hydrogen and oxygen from seawater.

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden has once again been entrusted by LF Research Foundation to conduct a research project on the function of waterproofing systems intended for use behind ceramic tiles in wet areas. This research project is a repetition of previously conducted projects spanning a lon…

Pyrolysis as an innovative and sustainable solution for sludge management? Logistics, economics, regulations and benefits for agriculture have been investigated in this feasibility study based on conditions in the Halland region.

Climate change increases the risk of flooding, which demands collaboration between property owners, municipalities, and other stakeholders. Through a systems and futures analysis, the project develops business models, financing, and legal frameworks for joint actions – with the goal of creating res…

We explored how industry's water use contributes to Water Wise societies (WWS) mission of Sustainable water for all 2050. As a result, the challenge with industry's sustainable water use was described, key actors identified and future scenarios, prioritized system movements and proposals for effort…