Water management

The environmental effects of communities and industry are controlled through the means of sustainable design, technology and legislation. Sweco’s water and environmental experts offer their water management services in reducing emissions, reutilising waste and ensuring that company operations meet all requirements. We also design solutions that will reduce the climate impact and help society adjust to climate change.

Water supply is a fundamental requirement of society

Clean water and reliable networks are something we take for granted in Finland. Our water supply networks and utilities are critical infrastructure and national assets that must be properly maintained. Effective wastewater treatment prevents environmental impacts and protects water bodies. In growing and densifying cities, stormwater management helps prevent risks to health, property, and the environment.

At Sweco, we design functional and sustainable water supply systems for communities and industry. We also develop solutions that reduce climate impacts and help society adapt to climate change.

We provide preliminary and general design as well as construction design for water and sewer networks and transmission pipelines — from pressure sewer systems in sparsely populated areas to networks in urban city centers and long-distance transfer lines.

We are experienced in planning renovations implemented both through open trench excavation and trenchless methods, and we understand the challenges posed by dense urban environments.

We prepare dimensioning and capacity assessments and simulations for water supply, wastewater, and stormwater networks, as well as functional design and optimization of water transfer and pumping systems. In addition, we offer asset management services for water utilities.

Alongside water supply design services, we also provide procurement, construction management, supervision, and safety coordinator services for new construction and renovation projects involving networks and facilities.

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We must take care of our assets – Advancing asset management is the top priority in water services

The goal of asset management in water services is clear: ensuring the reliable and secure availability of clean water, as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater for consumers, households, and industry. This requires shifting from simply building, operating, and maintaining the network to comprehensive management of network assets.

Groundwater investigations and assessments

Groundwater investigations determine the quantity and quality of water in the subsurface, enabling sustainable use and protection of groundwater. They are essential for securing safe drinking water and managing environmental impacts.

Assessment of groundwater impacts
Groundwater modeling
Permits and regulatory consultations
Groundwater monitoring
Borehole surveys
Groundwater studies, investigations and programming of monitoring wells
Protection plans for groundwater areas
Water supply studies
Protection zone plans for water intake wells
Advice on groundwater matters

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Water supply networks

General and construction plans for water supply networks and transfer lines
Pipeline and cable transfers
Gas and district heating pipes
Network renovation, no-dig methods
Pumping stations, booster stations and utility chambers
Network modelling, functional planning, capacity reviews, water hammer calculations (Fluidit simulation software)
Landowner permissions and contracts
Permits to build under bodies of water, or in areas of road or track
Development and control
Safety coordinator’s duties
Commissioning plans, commissioner’s expert duties