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The water sector is one of society's most critical but least visible industries. The Water Industry Skills Survey 2026 is the second time the question has been asked, and the results can be compared for the first time with the previous survey in 2022. The picture is clear: the skills shortage still has concrete business consequences and in several respects the situation has worsened since 2022. At the same time, the turnout is significantly higher than […]

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.

Tindra Aminoff is in her third year of the Civil Engineering program at Chalmers University of Technology and will take the next step towards a master's degree in infrastructure this fall. This summer, she is one of the students in the Water Industry Internship Program, a step that feels like a natural continuation of the path she is on.

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.

Karl Widlund is studying his master's degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on Urban Water and Water Resources at Nordic Five Tech, a collaboration between five leading technical universities in the Nordic region. This summer he is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, just in time for his final year of education.

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.

Elvire Roualle de Rouville is a first-year student in the Master's program in Chemistry at the University of Gothenburg and already has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from KTH. This summer she is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, and there is no doubt that she has come to the right place.

The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, […]

The Swedish Water Industry has sent out a survey to its members to map the water and sanitation industry. The aim is to map skills needs and identify the recruitment challenges that the industry faces – both today and in the future. The results of the survey were presented at the Water Day in Almedalen on June 25, which was arranged by the Swedish Water Industry, Swedish Water and Mötesplats Vatten. […]

To raise awareness and raise the status of the water and sanitation sector, Svenskt Vatten, Structorstiftelsen and – starting this year – the Water Industry are awarding prizes for the best thesis in the water and sanitation sector. This is part of the work to encourage more people to choose a career in water. The prize consists of three scholarships of SEK 50,000 each for 30 […]

”The water sector is facing extensive technical and organizational development – and being able to be part of driving that journey is both meaningful and inspiring.” What is your education? – I have a basic upper secondary education, further education in Business Management at IHM Business School and leadership training. Over the years, I have also started and […]

”I am inspired by working in an industry that contributes to the functioning of one of the pillars of society – clean water in the tap.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Environmental and Water Engineering, Uppsala University. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – I work in the water sector because it is an important […]

”I am inspired by working in an industry that contributes to the functioning of one of the pillars of society – clean water in the tap.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Environmental and Water Engineering, Uppsala University. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – I work in the water sector because it is an important […]

”Being able to combine my interest in chemistry and technology with environmental benefits is very valuable to me.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lund University of Technology. Why have you chosen to work in the water sector? – Being able to combine my interest in chemistry and technology with environmental benefits is very valuable to me. After graduating, I applied […]

”It is rewarding to work in an industry that is constantly developing for the benefit of the environment and our waters.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering, Chalmers. Why did you choose to work in VA? – I have always loved the ocean and wanted to work for the health and well-being of the ocean. VA combines the interest […]