What's going on?
Last week, construction began on the first components of the pilot in Värpinge, as part of the ISWIM project. This means we can now measure and monitor the flow of stormwater entering the stormwater facility.
Preparatory work is currently in full swing at the stormwater facility in Värpinge, just outside Lund. At the end of August, the container with membrane treatment technology, a site cabin, and tanks for more natural purification solutions will be installed.
”I look forward to delving deeper into water purification research, testing known methods, and developing new ones", Ronja comments her new job.
In western Lund, the research project ISWIM is building a testbed for innovative stormwater treatment solutions. The first stage consists of a constructed wetland, which is now complete.
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.
Can a design sprint address society’s need to purify, manage, and utilise stormwater? Perhaps. At the very least, it gives the work a good push in the right direction.
Well, almost. The pre-sedimentation basin is also complete.
Happy campers at the first gathering within the ISWIM project.
