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”We need to look beyond our own organization and become better at using each other’s expertise and resources. That’s why FORUM26 is important.” Sara Söhr is CEO of Syvab, a municipal company owned by several municipalities in the Stockholm region. Syvab operates the Himmerfjärdsverket wastewater treatment plant and is dependent on the interaction with municipalities and other actors […]

”We need to bring the public and private sides together much more. We depend on each other to strengthen preparedness. That is why FORUM26 is important.” Andreas Thunberg, CEO of Norrvatten, participates in one of the panels at Vattenindustrin FORUM26. Here he explains why the meeting between municipal operations and the industry is so crucial for Swedish water supply and sanitation preparedness. Why are you participating […]

”The most important thing about FORUM26 can be summed up in one word: together.” That’s why Per Edquist, a specialist in emergency planning at the Swedish Police Authority, is participating in the Water Industry FORUM26. Here he tells us more about why. Why is the Police involved in an emergency event focusing on water and sewage? As an emergency authority, the Police is dependent on water, sewage and other basic infrastructure functioning for […]

”We all have a responsibility for water preparedness. At FORUM26 we meet to train together.” That’s what Christina Nordin, Director General of the Swedish National Food Administration, says. The Swedish National Food Administration is the sector coordinating authority for the food supply and drinking water preparedness sector, which also includes sewage. The mission includes contributing to ensuring that there is enough drinking water in times of crisis and war. This requires knowledge in […]

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 […]