ISWIM Focuses on the Future of Stormwater Treatment – PFAS in the Spotlight
The ISWIM project has now established the framework for its pilot at the Värpinge wetland in Lund. The focus is on addressing the challenging and partly unknown pollutants found in stormwater, with a particular emphasis on PFAS.
The solutions aim to be space-efficient, scalable, cost-effective, and easy to operate and maintain. The pilot facility in Värpinge, western Lund, will work towards developing a “toolbox” of treatment techniques that can be implemented at different sites and levels within water and wastewater systems.
PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” have garnered significant attention due to their harmful environmental and health impacts. ISWIM’s goal is to tackle both current and future challenges while also facilitating the adaptation of existing facilities to meet upcoming requirements.
“As an innovation project, we felt that we couldn’t let today’s problems stop us from looking ahead. The decision was clear – we’re investing in treatment solutions for PFAS while addressing more traditional pollutants along the way,” says Carina Svensson, project leader for ISWIM.
The project is needs-driven and developed in collaboration with three water utilities located across Sweden. This is not a local issue; stormwater and pollutant challenges affect the entire country. That is why ISWIM involves partners from various regions of Sweden.