Project partners: IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet, Käppalaförbundet, Stockholm Vatten & Avfall, Syvab
Funding from Vinnova: SEK 500 000
Contact: Christian Baresel
Important results from the project
The project has built on previous knowledge of wastewater reuse by identifying suitable application areas in the region, and particularly for Syvab, SVOA, and Käppala. The project partners have mapped key stakeholders, legal barriers, existing experiences, and potential future applications. Several measures have already been implemented, including increased use of treated water. The project has inspired more actors to engage, and one WWTP has submitted a permit application and begun developing business models.
Expected long-term effects
In the long term, the project partners foresee that all participating actors will replace all potable water that can technically be substituted with reclaimed water in their own operations. They also expect that the relevant municipalities and water utilities will actively work to integrate the use of reclaimed water as a natural part of their operations. Furthermore, these actors are prepared to take a leading role in this transition.
Approach and implementation
The idea to identify relevant stakeholders through open workshops and direct contact proved difficult, as water reuse was a new concept for many, and internal decision-making required significant time. The planned workshops had to be postponed. On the other hand, the project was able to conduct internal workshops earlier and more extensively than planned, as more departments showed interest. Collaboration between stakeholders worked very well.
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