Record investment in Hydria Water’s production
“We are now ready to meet double the demand” Hydria Water is investing SEK 30 million in its production facility in Viared, Sweden. The investment includes a new laser cutting machine, an automated storage system and a press brake. The new production line will enable the company to meet a doubling of demand from the wastewater and water treatment market. “This is a historic investment – the single largest investment we have ever made in our machinery. At the same time, it is fully aligned with the growth we expect and our continued expansion in both the Swedish and international markets,” says Tobias Barrstrand, CEO and owner of Hydria Group. According to Svenskt Vatten (the Swedish Water & Wastewater Association), investments of at least SEK 560 billion will be required by 2040 to replace ageing infrastructure, meet stricter EU regulations and secure future drinking water supplies. Across Europe and many other parts of the world, increasing investment and higher performance requirements are also expected. At the same time, the growing focus […]
Hydria Water receives patent for self-adjusting machines
Hydria Water has been manufacturing high-quality mechanical wastewater treatment equipment since the 1960s. Now, the company is taking the next step by integrating software that enables its machines to adjust themselves automatically. – We are so confident in our hardware that we felt it was time to take things to the next level and […]
Hydria Water, Damstahl and Lilla Edet wastewater treatment plant in unique collaboration using recycled steel
For the first time, inlet machines made from up to 95 percent recycled stainless steel are now being installed at a Swedish wastewater treatment plant. The initiative is led by Hydria Water, steel group Damstahl and the Municipality of Lilla Edet in a unique collaboration aimed at significantly reducing the climate footprint of water and wastewater infrastructure. “This project is fully aligned with our ambition to continuously improve and become more environmentally smart and efficient. We are extremely pleased to be the first to implement this type of project,” says Tobias Barrstrand, CEO of Hydria Water. Hydria Water and steel group Damstahl have a long-standing partnership and have been searching for a suitable project for products made from Outokumpu’s sustainable steel, Circle Green®. It is now confirmed that the Ellbo wastewater treatment plant in Lilla Edet will be the first to implement it. “Although the steel and the machines offer the same high performance and classifications as the materials we usually use, not all clients are willing to be first movers. That is why we were very pleased when Ellbo wastewater treatment plant and unit manager Claes-Henric Hirschfeldt showed a positive attitude,” says Kristoffer Lindberg, COO of Hydria Water. Circle Green – high performance with significantly reduced climate impact With a recycled content of 90–95 percent and CO₂ emissions below 1 tonne per tonne of produced steel, Circle Green® from […]
Norefjell Wastewater Treatment Plant – designed for all seasons
Modular, flexible and reliable in operation Located between Lake Krøderen and the town of Noresund, approximately 90 km northwest of Oslo, the Norefjell Wastewater Treatment Plant serves an area with highly variable seasonal loads. When the facility was upgraded in 2020, the project adopted an approach that differs from traditional wastewater treatment plant design, but one that is increasingly […]
Upgraded Sand Washer delivers strong results in Lidköping
In 2019, the existing sand washer at the Lidköping wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) had reached the end of its service life and was replaced with a sand washer from Hydria Water. Subsequently, the unit was upgraded using a retrofit kit developed for this purpose. – The unit performed well from the outset, but following the […]
Hydria Water is certified as a Great Place To Work™.
Hydria Water har blivit certifierat av Great Place To Work®, en global ledare inom arbetsplatskultur och en av världens mest välkända arbetsgivarutmärkelser.
Customer Case: Technical Upgrade of Kyiv’s Wastewater Treatment Plant
The early 2020s have placed, and continue to place, extreme pressure on Ukraine’s municipal and critical infrastructure systems. The rehabilitation and modernization of Kyiv’s wastewater treatment facility, Bortnychi WWTP, became an urgent requirement to safeguard long-term wastewater treatment performance and operational resilience. Made possible through funding from the Japanese governmental agency JICA, the project has […]
Over 90% separation efficiency achieved in capture rate test
“A fantastic result – and clear proof that we deliver more than we promise” Hydria Water’s new step screen, Step Screen Delta (SSD), has achieved a separation efficiency of over 90% in independent tests. This performance significantly exceeds that of both conventional and previously progressive step screens. The tests were conducted at the Hjultorp wastewater […]
How to optimize the performance of your inlet machines
The inlet is one of the most critical processes at the treatment plant. Here, in the first stage of treatment, everything carried along in the wastewater arrives. This means a heavy load and significant wear on the machine components. A well-considered maintenance strategy is therefore essential for maintaining optimal treatment performance over time. The safest […]
Hydria Water streamlines operations at Gislaved WWTP with complete septic sludge reception system
During 2024, Hydria Water installed a fully integrated septic sludge reception system at the Gislaved wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The new solution has brought both clearer treatment processes and a significantly smoother daily workflow for the plant’s operators. The delivered EX septic sludge reception unit is a complete solution designed for the removal of […]