Gothenburg shows ways to sustainable water use
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Göteborgs kommun - Kretslopp och Vatten |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 13 005 700 |
| Project duration | November 2025 - November 2028 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Water Wave Societies - Programme-specific interventions |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Transition labs within Water Wise Societies 2025 for Sustainable Water for All |
Purpose and goal
The project aims to use collaborative means to ensure an adequate supply of water of appropriate quality for the city’s various needs, while minimising environmental and climate impacts. The goal is to develop scalable and socio-economically sustainable solutions with potential for nationwide adoption.
Expected effects and result
The expected effects and outcomes include reduced water abstraction through technology, management and behavioural change, as well as decreased water losses and overuse. The project makes water consumption more visible, identifies barriers to reuse, and increases knowledge about demand-based water quality. It facilitates diversification, improves resilience of the water and wastewater system, reduces leakage, and highlights local solutions that ensure a secure and robust water supply.
Planned approach and implementation
In the transition lab, municipal stakeholders, service providers, and multi-residential property owners are supported by universities and research institutions to work collaboratively to reduce leakage, consumption, and drinking-water use in real-world settings. The lab is being established in stages in Gothenburg as a testbed and may later evolve into a national hub for innovation and advisory services.