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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 […]

In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Filip Dahlström, HMS Networks, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. Filip has been co-opted to the board since the autumn meeting of 2025. We asked Filip what made him accept, what challenges he sees and what he believes is needed to overcome them. – Water is one of our most important […]

We take clean water for granted. It flows from the tap, the treatment plants do their job, the pipes are where they should be. But behind that obviousness are people – engineers, operating technicians, designers – and they are the ones who are starting to run out. The lack of skills in the water sector is not just about a lack of personnel and training. It is already costing Swedish […]

In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Matilda Jirblom, Ramboll, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. We asked Matilda what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I think it feels exciting to contribute in a context that develops the water and sanitation industry. As a […]

In connection with the Water Industry Association's spring meeting, Carolina Jaworski, Uniwater, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry Association's board. We asked Carolina what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I am genuinely interested in contributing to the association's work and working on industry-wide issues. […]

Help influence and respond to the survey that the Water Industry has sent out to its members and other stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector in Sweden to map how digitalization is developing in the water and sanitation industry. The aim is to map the driving forces and obstacles that exist, as well as which areas should be prioritized going forward. Digitalization here refers to the use […]

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. […]

Almedalen – the world's largest meeting place – is soon here again! This year, the Water Industry, together with Svenskt Vatten and Mötesplats Vatten, is organizing Water Day on Thursday, June 25. Our and Svenskt Vatten's events are listed in the Almedalen calendar. The address is Tranhusgatan 26. The program's highlights are: 09.00 – 09.45 – Water is our most important food – are the municipalities ready […]

What is required for our water and sewage to function even in times of crisis, war or heightened alert? Today, Vatten2025 and the Water Industry are arranging the Water Lunch in Almedalen to focus on the crucial issue of water. We are very pleased to welcome Helena Dyrssen, State Secretary to the Minister of Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, as a speaker this year. She […]

In connection with the Water Industry Association's spring meeting, Johanna Norup, Purac, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry Association's board. We asked Johanna what made her accept, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I am passionate about achieving sustainable solutions in society and think that what we are working on […]

In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Robert Andersson, Aqua Robur Technologies, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. We asked Robert why he wants to get involved in a positive development in the industry. – I am passionate about accelerating the digitalization of the water and sanitation sector – both in Sweden and internationally. Through my work at Aqua Robur, I have seen […]

The industry organization Vattenindustrin was founded in 1967 under the name Varim. Over the years, the operation has developed into an important network in the water and sanitation industry. 1967 The history of Vattenindustrin begins on September 6, 1967. The association started under the name Varim with 14 member companies and several of the original members are still members today. 1980 The name Varim stood for the Water Treatment Group within the Swedish Mechanical Engineering Federation and was written with […]